THREE DAY COURSES FOR 2008
MAY 19, 20, 21 (Monday Tuesday Wednesday) FULLY BOOKED
Evesham Holland House Lay Centre, Cropthorne
Residential. Arrive on the evening of 18 May (add extra for B&B)
JUNE 23 24 25 (Monday Tuesday Wednesday
Black Swan Hotel Ravenstonedale Cumbria
Residential - For details contact Bert Thomas RE Advisor Carlisle Diocese
readvisor@carlislediocese.org.uk phone 0845 3950646
OCTOBER 22 23 25 (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday)
Huddesfiled Godly Play Classroom
Non residential (but can advise about accommodation if required)
OCTOBER 29 30 31 (Wednesday Thursday Friday)
Hollywell Lodge St. Albans
Non residential (but can advise about accommodation if required)
NOVEMBER 17 18 19 (Monday Tuesday Wednesday)
Edinburgh
Venue tbc
(book through sheila.rogers@talktalk.net but further info from margaretgrant@yahoo.com)
TIMINGS
Feed back from participants shows that these are enjoyable, stimulating, fun but also demanding.
Each day starts at 9.00 a.m. and finishes at 9.00 p.m. for days one and two. Day 3 finishes at 5.30.
FEES
Residential courses cost £350 - includes training and full board.
Add an extra £35 for B&B if you would like to book a room for the night before the course to enable the 9.00 a.m. start
Non-residential courses £250 - includes training and meals
Cheques should be made out to Godly Play Training.
The courses are led by accredited members of the College of Trainers for the Center for the Theology of Childhood, USA, where Godly Play continues to be researched and developed.
Accredited trainers are:
- Rebecca Nye - Rebecca acts as director of empirical research for the global Godly Play community, and also Reader in the Education Faculty of Anglia Ruskin University.
- Peter Privett - Peter is the Regional Training Consultant for the UK and Europe.
The training follows an action/reflection model of learning. There is a mixture of trainer-led presentations in each genre, and participant storytelling presentations.
We work in a model Godly Play environment, with the opportunity to see a comprehensive set of resources.
Over 3 days develop your practice and understanding of the art of Godly Play.
Each day explores one of the primary religious genres of Godly Play: sacred stories, parables and liturgical lessons.
Workshops also cover:
- Setting up a Godly Play Environment
- The Theology of Childhood
- Your particular concerns and questions.
At previous courses participants have included:
- Children's Work Advisers
- Clergy
- Sunday School Teachers
- School/Head teachers
- those wishing to make connections with Godly Play and adult learning and growth
Courses have been enriched by a broad mix of Christian denominations.
Courses are open to all - although it does help to have had some introduction to Godly Play beforehand.
The fees include food, board, training and an extensive participant folder.
Places are limited to 12 per course, (with extra demand we can take 14).
On completing the course, participants receive a certificate as 'an accredited Godly Play teacher'. Please note this course does not provide you with skills to act as a Godly Play trainer.
Details about the course/venues/timings etc. are sent about 6 weeks beforehand. To check availability contact Sheila Rogers at sheila.rogers@talktalk.net
What people have said
"It was a safe comfortable atmosphere in which to explore.""We learned so much from each other."
"Excellent material and method conveyed by resourceful experienced trainers in a ‘hands on' experiential manner."
"There was a really good balance between informality and direction."
"It was great fun."
3 day course booking form
Use this form to book onto one of the three day training courses.