My Trinity highlights
At the end of June, Trinity leaver Claire Gerard was ordained deacon in Oxford Diocese. Here are some of her unexpected Trinity highlights…
- Doctrine lectures on eschatology, atonement theory and salvation
- A growing love for the Daily Office (who am I?!)
- Rocking the cassock and surplice and spending a small fortune on bespoke clergy wear (wait till you see my ordination dress😜)
- Deaconing at a ‘proper’ Eucharist
- Preaching on Revelation
- Encountering feminist theology, Reader-Response Bible criticism and New Testament Greek
- Making an incredible friend for life who challenges and entertains me in equal measure
Trinity College Bristol in figures:
- 27 modules
- 23 essays
- 4 theological reflections
- 42 quiet hours
- 168 Morning Prayers
- 1 prayer triplet
- 10 incredible pastoral group friends
- 7 sermons
- 3 prayer rooms
- 1 women’s event
- countless hours out of my comfort zone
- 18 hours spent translating 4 verses
- a BFF
- 2 church placements
- 1 mega-inspiring Canadian pastoral tutor
- and a First in Doctrine 😁😁😁
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