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Theology and Action Research Network, bringing together those working in theological action research and other forms of participatory and action research in theology.

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TARN News: February 2026

Please check out our latest newsletter, with details of upcoming seminars and how to get hold of the new theological action research field guide. mailchi.mp/00ab4c1f417d...

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Do check out this book from members of the TARN team.

15.12.2025 11:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You can download the brand new theological action research field guide now. An excellent resource for students and researchers. Donations to support the network and our work are encouraged, but if you need to access it for free that is fine and possible. www.ticketsource.co.uk/centre-bapti...

15.12.2025 11:17 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Christian Faith and Christian Learning Book Cover

Christian Faith and Christian Learning Book Cover

Want to get hold of the book I wrote with Clare Watkins called "Christian Faith and Christian Learning" about our theological action research project? @tarnetwork.bsky.social We have affordable payback copies here: watkinsandbutler.square.site

12.12.2025 16:34 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Theological Action Research Training Forthcoming Training Dates:Thursday, 20th November 2025 (14.15pm to 20.30pm).June 2026 dates: 3 and 4 June (8.45 to 12 noon).(All times are according to UK time.) Tickets for November Training Our โ€ฆ

Theological action research training online next Thursday, 20th, 2.15pm to 8.30pm GMT. It is scheduled to work for UK, Europe and the Americas. Still time to sign up. theologyandactionresearch.net/events/theol...

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Theological Action Research Training

These sessions are aimed at doctoral students and researchers and are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to embark on your own theological action research project.  The training happens twice a year and with varied timings to enable international participation.  
Price: ยฃ40 doctoral students, ยฃ55 waged researchers 
(An early bird discount of ยฃ5 available)

Thursday 20th November 2025 
(2.15pm to 8.30pm UK time)

The training will be facilitated by Dr Helen Cameron, Research Fellow of the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regentโ€™s Park College, Oxford and Dr James Butler, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Roehampton and MA lecturer at the Church Mission Society, Oxford.

Booking available here:   
https://theologyandactionresearch.net/events/theological-action-research-training/

Theological Action Research Training These sessions are aimed at doctoral students and researchers and are designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to embark on your own theological action research project. The training happens twice a year and with varied timings to enable international participation. Price: ยฃ40 doctoral students, ยฃ55 waged researchers (An early bird discount of ยฃ5 available) Thursday 20th November 2025 (2.15pm to 8.30pm UK time) The training will be facilitated by Dr Helen Cameron, Research Fellow of the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regentโ€™s Park College, Oxford and Dr James Butler, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Roehampton and MA lecturer at the Church Mission Society, Oxford. Booking available here: https://theologyandactionresearch.net/events/theological-action-research-training/

The next training takes place on 20th November. A participatory and conversational introduction to engaging in theological action research. More info and sign up here: theologyandactionresearch.net/events/theol...

10.10.2025 07:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
TARN News: October 2025

Our latest newsletter is out including details of our upcoming training days, news of a new theological action research field guide, and how to get hold of Clare' and James' book at a much more reasonable price. mailchi.mp/2803b673db94...

06.10.2025 09:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Theology and Action Research Network A meeting place at the the crossroads of action research and theology

Through @tarnetwork.bsky.social there will be a paperback version available at a fraction of the cost of the hardback. Do sign up to our mailing list or follow our social media to be the first to know how to get a copy. theologyandactionresearch.net

20.08.2025 14:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Christian Faith and Christian Learning: A Theological Action Research Account Following a critical analysis of the pedagogical theology and practice of Christian learning, this book develops a radical alternative account of โ€˜faith learningโ€™. Recognising the ways in which instit...

www.routledge.com/Christian-Fa...

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Book Cover - CHristian Faith and Christian Learning: A Theological Action Research Action by Clare Watkins and James Butler

Book Cover - CHristian Faith and Christian Learning: A Theological Action Research Action by Clare Watkins and James Butler

New book out now from @clarethetheologian.bsky.social and @drjamesb.bsky.social. Christian Faith and Christian Learning is a theological action research journey which offers a practicalโ€“theological response to the question of how Christian faith is learnt and handed on in everyday life.

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TARN Update: Opportunity for fully-funded doctoral studies

NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR FULLY-FUNDED DOCTORAL STUDIES

(Full time or part time)
mailchi.mp/d6974cda3ed9...

26.06.2025 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TARN Colloquium Theological Action ResearchTaking Stock and Moving Forward: Gathering โ€“ Discerning โ€“ Learning St Johnโ€™s College, DurhamThursday 11th September to Friday 12th September2:00 pm on Thursday &#82โ€ฆ

TARN Colloquium - Book now!

Taking Stock and Moving Forward: Gathering โ€“ Discerning โ€“ Learning

St Johnโ€™s College, Durham
Thursday 11th September to Friday 12th September
2:00 pm on Thursday โ€“ 3:30 pm on Friday
theologyandactionresearch.net/tarn-colloqu...

16.05.2025 09:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TARN Colloquium Theological Action ResearchTaking Stock and Moving Forward: Gathering โ€“ Discerning โ€“ Learning St Johnโ€™s College, DurhamThursday 11th September to Friday 12th September2:00 pm on Thursday &#82โ€ฆ

We're exciting about our upcoming colloquium on theological action research. Follow the link for more details, booking and how to contribute. theologyandactionresearch.net/tarn-colloqu... @biaptheology.bsky.social @drkatiecross.bsky.social @peteward2.bsky.social @theologyhub.bsky.social

09.05.2025 10:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

@enablingskills.bsky.social
substack this month has a reflection from
@drjamesb.bsky.social from the TARN team
on enabling as walking alongside drawing on the four voices and the story of the Emmaus Rd.

09.05.2025 07:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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TARN Colloquium Theological Action ResearchTaking Stock and Moving Forward: Gathering โ€“ Discerning โ€“ Learning St Johnโ€™s College, DurhamThursday 11th September to Friday 12th September2:00 pm on Thursday &#82โ€ฆ

Last week we published details of our colloquium on 11th and 12th September. Register, contribute, share the word. theologyandactionresearch.net/tarn-colloqu...

28.04.2025 10:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
TARN News and Updates April 2025

Our newsletter hit inboxes yesterday with some exciting things coming up around training and a colloquium. Do check it out and get in touch if you want to be added to the mailing. mailchi.mp/5cd4d55a3b59...

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TARN News and Updates April 2025

Our newsletter hit inboxes yesterday with some exciting things coming up around training and a colloquium. Do check it out and get in touch if you want to be added to the mailing. mailchi.mp/5cd4d55a3b59...

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Theological Action Research Training 
Online event via Zoom
Wednesday 4th June and Thursday 5th June 2025
9.00am-12.00 midday UK time (BST) both days

Price: ยฃ40 doctoral students, ยฃ55 waged researchers 
(Early bird reduction of ยฃ5 available if booked by 4th May 2025)

Aimed at doctoral students and researchers, the training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to embark on your own theological action research project.  The day will be interactive and conversational and take place over Zoom.

The day is run by Dr Helen Cameron, research fellow of the
Centre for Baptist Studies at Regentโ€™s Park College, Oxford and Dr James Butler, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Roehampton and MA lecturer at the Church Mission Society, Oxford.

More details and how to book: 
https://theologyandactionresearch.net/events/

Theological Action Research Training Online event via Zoom Wednesday 4th June and Thursday 5th June 2025 9.00am-12.00 midday UK time (BST) both days Price: ยฃ40 doctoral students, ยฃ55 waged researchers (Early bird reduction of ยฃ5 available if booked by 4th May 2025) Aimed at doctoral students and researchers, the training is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to embark on your own theological action research project. The day will be interactive and conversational and take place over Zoom. The day is run by Dr Helen Cameron, research fellow of the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regentโ€™s Park College, Oxford and Dr James Butler, postdoctoral researcher at the University of Roehampton and MA lecturer at the Church Mission Society, Oxford. More details and how to book: https://theologyandactionresearch.net/events/

Book now for our next TARN training on 4th and 5th June. Timings enable participation for those in Asia and Oceania, as well as those in similar time zones to the UK. theologyandactionresearch.net/events/theol...

23.04.2025 10:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Theological Action Research Training Forthcoming Training Dates:Wednesday, 4th June and Thursday, 5th June 2025 (9am to 12 midday both days).Thursday, 20th November 2025 (14.15pm to 20.30pm).(All times are according to UK time.) Regisโ€ฆ

Booking link here:
theologyandactionresearch.net/events/theol...

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We have opened bookings onto our next TARN training on the 4th and 5th June taking place on Zoom. Particularly timed to suit those living to the east of the UK. Run by Dr Helen Cameron and @drjamesb.bsky.social it offers a conversational and participator intro to theological action research.

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Joint with the Roehampton Practical Theology Seminar - sign up via TARN below!

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TARN Seminar is on Thursday online. We are hearing about Project Violet from Helen Cameron and Jane Day. There is still time to register to our free event.

Thursday 20th February, 11.30-13.00 (GMT).

Register here:
forms.gle/UW39CsHrmzU1...

17.02.2025 10:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

The latest TARN news letter is now available, highlighting some upcoming events and training. mailchi.mp/93e551ef2941....
@biaptheology.bsky.social @practicaltheology.bsky.social @clarethetheologian.bsky.social

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Do sign up to attend our TARN seminar on 20th February, 11.30am-1pm GMT with Helen Cameron and Jane Day presenting on Project Violet. More info in link: theologyandactionresearch.net/events/tarn-...

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TARN News and Updates January 2025 If you have not yet signed up to receive our emailed updates you can download the latest copy here and view it online by following this link. News and Updates January 2025Download

Tell us about your theological action research project: theologyandactionresearch.net/2025/01/16/t...

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TARN Seminar
In partnership with Roehampton Practical Theology Seminars (PTS)
Thursday 20th February 2025, 11.30am-1pm (GMT)
Online โ€“ Zoom
Just knowing: How do we create knowledge that does justice to marginalized voices?
Revd. Jane Day and Dr Helen Cameron, Regentโ€™s Park College, Oxford

Reflecting on the Project Violet Research Project

More info and register your interest here:
https://theologyandactionresearch.net/events/tarn-seminar-thursday-22nd-february-2024-online/

TARN Seminar In partnership with Roehampton Practical Theology Seminars (PTS) Thursday 20th February 2025, 11.30am-1pm (GMT) Online โ€“ Zoom Just knowing: How do we create knowledge that does justice to marginalized voices? Revd. Jane Day and Dr Helen Cameron, Regentโ€™s Park College, Oxford Reflecting on the Project Violet Research Project More info and register your interest here: https://theologyandactionresearch.net/events/tarn-seminar-thursday-22nd-february-2024-online/

The next TARN seminar is on Thursday 20th February 2025, 11.30 - 13.00 (GMT). Helen Cameron and Jane Day presenting on Project Violet. Register to attend here: forms.gle/drJsgTvSziWy...

@practicaltheology.bsky.social @biaptheology.bsky.social

21.01.2025 15:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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