T R I N I T Y F O R U M E U R O P E
The Edinburgh Scriptorium runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at Carrubbers Christian Centre. Please email for more information: edinburghtrinityforum@gmail.com
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WHAT IS THE SCRIPTORIUM?
The Scriptorium is designed to support students by providing a structured day for research and writing amongst a community of fellow academics. The daily structure is inspired by the monastic practice of a “liturgy of hours,” while also paralleling many University-sponsored writing retreats. The day is designed to accelerate and inspire academic progress, rather than add one more obligation. For many, the Scriptorium has met a keenly felt need for structure and community, as they engage in what can be isolating research projects. The Scriptorium includes morning, midday, and closing Christian readings and prayer, while being open to students of all faiths and none.
The Edinburgh Scriptorium began meeting in April 2019 at the Carrubbers Christian Centre on the Royal Mile. While initially it was composed of School of Divinity students from the University of Edinburgh, it has since attracted attention from other Schools within the University, and also students from Edinburgh Theological Seminary, Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh Napier, and Queen Margaret Universities.
"Regarding my experience with Scriptorium, I can say that I’ve greatly appreciated the opportunity to pray with a community of others, to have space to work regularly, and also to have an opportunity to meet new people, especially other Christians in a city where I didn’t know anyone before."
"The Scriptorium has been a “God sent” when I was looking for opportunities to write up my doctoral thesis in the company of peers. It offers a good structure for focused writing. The prayer times offer the much needed nibbles for the soul, particularly on day’s that are cramped to have a focused quiet time. I find the time we spent seeking God’s intervention on issues affecting peoples across the world quite instructional in breaking out of the 'me and mine' mould. As someone straddling multiple worlds and engaged in international policymaking, it has been an added bonus for me to hear the worldviews of other participants, particularly the framing of Christianity in Northern cultures."
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EDINBURGH EVENTS
24 October 2024 | Are the Americans All Mad? An Insider's View on the 2024 US Election
An evening conversation with American businessman and political insider, George Seay. George will offer a fascinating look behind-the-scenes into the making of the next American president. A response will be given by Jonathan Aitken (former Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament). The evening will conclude with audience Q&A followed by drinks and canapés.
RSVP and view more event details, here.
18 July 2024 | On the Life and Rhythms of Contemporary Singer-Songwriters
In partnership with The Corner Room, we hosted a dinner, conversation, and concert, featuring Scottish singer-songwriters Nicky Murrary and Marina Rolink.
13 June 2024 | The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God
An evening conversation with Justin Brierley (former host of Unbelievable? on Premiere Christian Radio) and Alex O'Connor (founder of the popular YouTube channel Cosmic Skeptic and host of the Within Reason podcast). The evening explored themes from Justin's latest book The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again.
A recording of the event can be viewed, here.
13 March 2024 | The Importance of Social Trust
A Scriptorium talk and roundtable discussion with Dr. Timothy Taylor (Associate Professor of International Relations, Wheaton College).
11 April 2024 | Disability Welcome: Down Syndrome and the Search for Good Community
A conversation with researcher and political scientist Dr. Timothy Taylor exploring the politics of disability and the link between local disability rates and social health.