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IBTS

Arts as Theology Micro Course

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Contemplative Prayer and Creative Practice with Scripture

This course invites you to enter Scripture as a space for encounter with God. Through the four movements of Lectio Divina - reading, meditation, prayer, and contemplation you’ll listen, reflect, and respond to God’s Word.

Each session then guides you to express these reflections through art-making, allowing your spiritual insights and questions to take tangible, creative form. By combining contemplative prayer with hands-on creativity, the course offers a practice that is both deeply reflective and actively embodied.

Who This Course is For

Open to anyone from any denomination

Those curious about contemplative prayer practices, especially Lectio Divina

Participants interested in exploring Scripture through art-making as part of their spiritual journey

Suitable for dancers, fine artists, musicians, non-artists, or theologians wanting to embody faith creatively

Course Distinctives

Combines Lectio Divina with art-making

Focus on art as theology, not just a tool for theology

Practical and practice-based, encouraging imagination and embodiment of faith

Uses the four movements of Lectio Divina, followed by artistic response

Safe, reflective environment with simple ground rules:

- Listen without planning a response

- Share without expecting feedback

Course Details

Dates: Wednesdays, 5–26 November 2025 (4 weeks)

Time: 19:00–20:30 CET

Format: Online micro course; sessions repeat the practice weekly to build familiarity and depth

Materials Required: Sketchpad or journal, pencils, coloured pencils, watercolours, etc.

Cost: €40

Tutor

Revd Dr Tina K. Boyles Bailey

D.Min, Ordained minister, EXAT ( Expressive arts therapy trauma-informed. Enforced Chaplain. Artist, theologian, dancer, pastor and actor.

Arts as Theology Sign Up

Thank you for expressing your interest, you will receive an application form via email shortly.

Course Details

Course Dates & Time

Dates: Wednesdays, 5–26 November 2025 (4 weeks) Time: 19:00 - 20:30 CET

Course Format & Cost

Online micro course; sessions repeat the practice weekly to build familiarity and depth. Cost: €40

Materials Required

Sketchpad or journal, pencils, coloured pencils, watercolours, etc.

Course Details

Course Dates & Time

Dates: Wednesdays, 5–26 November 2025 (4 weeks)

Time: 19:00 - 20:30 CET

Course Format & Cost

Online micro course; sessions repeat the practice weekly to build familiarity and depth.

Cost: €40

Materials Required

Sketchpad or journal, pencils, coloured pencils, watercolours, etc.

Arts as Theology Sign Up

Thank you for expressing your interest, you will receive an application form via email shortly.