What courses can I take in Godly Play?

Godly Play courses vary in depth and detail

  • simple taster demonstrations
  • 1 day introductions (often in a special Godly Play room)
  • development days (practise some story telling skills, learn a story together, explore a set of stories and make some materials)
  • Accredited 3 day core module: provides essential training in Godly Play theory and practice. For details click '3 day courses' on home page 
  • Accredited Enrichment modules/courses taking people further who have completed the 3 day core module or who have significant experience of Godly Play. For details see Where?

Who are the courses for?

Anyone can attend any of these courses - clergy, children's or youth workers (volunteer or employed), school teachers, parents, members of other faiths/none.

 

For more information about courses see Where?


Taster Demonstrations

A taster demonstration (e.g. evening) or a 1 day introduction is a good way to begin. Check with the officers responsible for children's work in the local regional office of your  denomination. Many of these people are able to offer a basic introduction at a time and place to suit you. They might also put you in touch with a local church already using Godly Play.

One day Introductions


Participants can experience key elements of the Godly Play approach (including one or two stories), see a carefully laid out children's sacred space and explore many of the resources. The group size is small, so ideal for asking all your questions. You can book as an individual or bring your group.

 

Enrichment modules

Enrichment modules are one day courses that enable you to go deeper into Godly Play. They are designed for those who have attended the 3 day course or who have significant experience of Godly Play. The modules cover areas such as Going deeper into Response Time, Creating a sacred space, Godly Play and the behaviour of children. If there is an interest in a particular issue in your local area then you may wish to contact a trainer to see if a course can be arranged.