This course will be exploring the Medieval roots and expressions of Celtic Spirituality. Is Celtic Spirituality a modern construct? Celtic Spirituality is popular in contemporary Christianity – this course considers the relationship between contemporary Celtic Spirituality and medieval spirituality. This course is a chance to examine the relationships between spirituality, theology, science, politics, literature, and art in medieval and Celtic thought, drawing them into dialogue with other religious traditions including Judaism and Islam. It will also consider the role of women in the Celtic and medieval church and their contribution to the development of spirituality. Themes such as pilgrimage and the emergence of different kinds of monasticism will also be key to our studies.
Provisional Course Dates:
Dates: Wednesdays (21, 28 January and 4, 11 February 2026)
Time: 3.00-5.30 pm
Cost: £125.00
The lecturers are:
Dr Eleni Ponirakis:
https://www.westcott.cam.ac.uk/about-us/who-does-what/dr-eleni-ponirakis/
Dr Gemma Simmonds:
https://www.mbit.cam.ac.uk/people/profile/dr-sr-gemma-simmonds-cj/
This course is taught online.
All the course information and recordings will be available via an online portal.
For more information please contact Adele: aa2451@mbit.cam.ac.uk
