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Doubt and Uncertainty

By Hilary on 23 Jan 2015

At the recent ‘Godly Mayhem’ conference organised by the Progressive Christianity Network and SCM, one of the student participants raised the question of whether students are too young to cope with doubt, and whether embracing doubt and uncertainty is something we can only do when we are older and have a bit more life experience.

Chaplaincy and Student Work - Spot the Difference!

By Hilary on 22 Jan 2015

I often find myself having circular conversations with church leaders about the differences between chaplaincy and student work.

Sometimes it is hard to spot the difference, but when the student work doesn’t happen it is all too obvious.

Searching for Truth in a sea of doubt

By SCM on 7 Oct 2014

The truth is out there...right? Faith in Action intern Stephen shares about his journey of faith - how the questions have opened up opportunities to learn from others and keep searching for the truth.

Wrestling with Doubt: Why uncertainty can be valuable

By SCM on 29 Sep 2014

Can having questions about God deepen the experience of our faith? For Fiona Haworth, struggling with questions and doubt is a valuable part of her faith – enriching the spaces that lead to a fuller understanding of the world and our identity as Christians.

Connecting the Spheres: Life as a Christian International Student

By SCM on 23 Sep 2014

International students cross borders, cultures and boundaries to go to university. Taylor Driggers, an international student who graduated this year, reflects on his experience as a Christian studying abroad.

The Theology of Story: Part Two

By Movement Magazine on 15 Sep 2014

Part two of Pádraig Ó Tuama's feature article from Movement magazine issue 147.

The Theology of Story: Part One

By Movement Magazine on 15 Sep 2014

Pádraig Ó Tuama is a poet and theologian who works in Belfast. He is interested in curry, whiskey, and how storytelling can help groups of people have difficult discussions. His other writings can be found at padraigotuama.com. This article was originally published in Movement magazine issue 147.

Rethinking Christianity: An Interview with Peter Rollins

By SCM on 5 Sep 2014

Peter Rollins is a provocative writer, lecturer, storyteller, and public speaker who has gained an international reputation for overturning traditional notions of religion. His PhD from Queen’s University, Belfast is in post-structural thought. He will be giving the keynote address at a shared PCN and SCM conference running 14-16 November.

A Beginner's Guide to Campaigning - Top Tips

By SCM on 2 Sep 2014

Coming to uni and want to get stuck straight into campaigning and volunteering? Christian Aid’s Chris Mead shares his top tips.

Life at uni as a Christian student

By SCM on 28 Aug 2014

Students share their perspectives on what it’s like being a Christian student; from uncertain first weeks, to realising some hard truths and finding community again.