CHRISTIAN HERITAGE | CAMBRIDGE | 2014-15

APOLOGETICS APPRENTICESHIP STUDY | EVANGELISM | SERVICE

Interested in engaging others with the gospel? Want to better understand your own faith? Thinking about ministry or academic work, but unsure where God has called you? We have developed an apprenticeship to suit you!

The Cambridge Apologetics Apprenticeship

is a ten-month apprenticeship programme designed to equip recent graduates to better understand their faith in Christ and to share it with a sceptical world. It will give you the tools to deal with objections to Christianity, but it will also give you practical opportunities to share your faith with Cambridge students. We believe the apprenticeship will make you better equipped for a whole life of ministry – wherever God may lead you.

ENDORSEMENTS “The Cambridge Apologetics Apprenticeship scheme offers a deep and broad curriculum that helps form a thorough Christian worldview and an ability to engage with culture. First-rate lecturers and tutors with whom you get to engage informally and ask all those questions you’ve been dying to ask. All of this is against the stimulating and strategic backdrop of Cambridge University–so plenty of scope to get involved in evangelism, discipleship and so influence the influencers of the future." -

Richard Cunningham, Director of University and Colleges Christian Fellowship, (UCCF) Oxford, UK

“The apprenticeship has made a tremendous impact on me, both intellectually and personally. The tutors are excellent guides in my study and research, and the community of Cambridge offers a vast array of artistic, academic, and historical resources.” -

Jon Thompson, former apprentice

TUTORS At Christian Heritage, we set aside individual time for spiritual, intellectual, and personal counsel for the apprentices' development into more well-rounded persons. The Tutors are responsible for facilitating this personal formation, as well as leading group study, seminars and discussions.

Ranald Macaulay was born in South Africa from Scottish grandparents. He read Law at Cambridge University, and it was there that he met Francis and Edith Schaeffer. As a result he interrupted his theological training and joined them in the work of L'Abri in Switzerland. He also married Susan, their second daughter! Returning to the UK, Ranald completed a second degree in Theology at London University, and he and Susan together founded a Presbyterian church in Ealing, London. In 1971, they were asked to start an English branch of L'Abri in Hampshire where they stayed for 13 years, and where Susan wrote For the Children's Sake. After a further period in Switzerland, a sabbatical in Cambridge turned, unexpectedly, into a 'retirement' in this famous university city. In 2001 Ranald became responsible for the Round Church, built in 1130, and Christian Heritage was formed. He is now a tutor to the Christian Heritage apprentices alongside other responsibilities.

David Illman David was raised in California and attended Covenant College, where he studied English and History. David received a Masters of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary and went on to serve as Chaplain for a Christian school while teaching Gospels, Apologetics and Ethics for secondary education. He also served as a part-time professor at Birmingham Theological Seminary in the subjects of New Testament and Apologetics. David directs the apprenticeship programme and spends many hours debating and discussing with apprentices. He also teaches some of the Theology and Apologetics seminars. David is married to his lovely wife, Sarah, and they have three children.

Andrew Carter The Rev. Andrew Carter is Pastor of Therfield Chapel, which is situated about 15 miles south of Cambridge. Here he has served for six years and leads an eldership team. He trained at King’s College, London, taking an MA in Systematic Theology. Prior to this he took undergraduate studies at Oak Hill Theological College, London and in his early twenties a BA in Economics and Politics. Prior to becoming a pastor he taught economics for 13 years both in London and Mombasa, Kenya. He is married to Julie and has four children, Edward, Isaac, Lydia and Charys.

Jonathan Gibson Jonathan Gibson is a PhD candidate in Hebrew Studies at Girton College, Cambridge. He is contributor to and co-editor of From Heaven He Came and Sought Her: Definite Atonement in Historical, Biblical, Theological, and Pastoral Perspective, and author of historical and biblical articles in Themelios and Journal of Biblical Literature, as well as ‘Obadiah’ in the NIV Proclamation Bible. He is a member of Cambridge Presbyterian Church. Being brought up as a missionary kid, Jonathan has a heart to see the gospel spread among the nations, and has ministered in countries such as Tanzania, South Africa, India, China, and Australia. He is married to Jackie and they have a son called Benjamin.

Jon Thompson Jon is originally from Alabama in the United States but has lived in the UK for the past two years. He earned a BA in Philosophy at the University of Alabama and is pursuing a Master's Degree at the University of London. Jon is interested in the intersection of philosophy, theology and ethics, and he enjoys the films of Terrence Malick and John Ford.

Leeann Moe Leeann is an American who grew up as a missionary kid in the Philippines, Uganda, and Kenya. She earned a BS in Secondary Education/English at Southwestern College in Arizona, and has worked as a teacher and personal assistant. In 2009 she was a summer apprentice at Christian Heritage and returned in 2012 to be an apprentice administrator and mentor. In her free time, she is a playwright and artist.

STUDY (2-3 DAYS PER WEEK) Apologetics Seminars The study programme consists of three, ten-week modules (roughly following the Cambridge University Terms). When seminars finish, apprentices begin producing an extended essay on a topic of their choice:          

The Christian Mind and Apologetics The Secular Challenge The Christian Worldview The Reliability of the Bible Science, Faith and Origins Suffering and Evil Evangelism Christianity and Culture Individual and Social Transformation Extended Essay

These topics will be covered by:  Course readings (with core and tailored reading)  Weekly seminars and weekly presentations  Engagement with Cambridge’s diverse cultural resources – lectures, concerts and exhibitions

Apologetics seminars are taught by David Illman (Director), Jon Thompson (Academic Tutor) and several experts in the fields of Biblical studies, the history of science, philosophy of religion, politics and art. In 2013-14, the guest lecturers included the following: Dr. Denis Alexander is the Emeritus Director of the Faraday Institute for Science and Religion. He is also a fellow of St. Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge, and author of Rebuilding the Matrix and Creation or Evolution: Do We Have to Choose? Dr. Adrienne Chaplin has taught theological aesthetics at several institutions, including the Institute for Christian Studies, Toronto. She is author of Art and Soul: Signposts for Christians in the Arts. Dr. Dirk Jongkind is an expert in New Testament Studies and a Fellow of St. Edmund’s College, University of Cambridge. He is currently overseeing the Tyndale House Edition of the Greek New Testament. Dr. Peter Williams is the Warden of Tyndale House and Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge. Biblical and Systematic Theology Seminars          

Scripture The Doctrine of God The Trinity Creation The Atonement The Resurrection Election The Resurrection Ecclesiology Eschatology

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The Pattern of the Kingdom The Perished Kingdom Creation and Covenant The Promised Kingdom The King of the Kingdom The Partial Kingdom A New Covenant The Present Kingdom The Perfected Kingdom

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Visiting the English L’Abri at the start of the apprenticeship [10 days during the first term] Attending Christian Persuaders training (with UCCF) Attending a Christian Heritage Summer School in either theology or apologetics (this is a weeklong course, which covers a term’s worth of material and is taught by a lecturer from a Bible college or seminary) Visiting and dialoguing with members of other faiths, including a Buddhist monk, a Catholic priest, a Rabbi and an Imam Exploring various church social initiatives such as Cambridge's pregnancy crisis centre and homelessness work

SERVICE  Assisting with events and courses (see The Round Church Talks and Cambridge Summer Schools)  Making the Round Church a welcoming place for visitors and engaging these visitors with the history of the Church  Writing for the Christian Heritage website and newsletters  Assisting with general administration  Serving at one of the Cambridge Summer Schools, e.g. filming/editing recordings  Running the library and bookstall

EVANGELISM  Serving as College Guest for the Cambridge Christian Union in one of the many Cambridge colleges  Giving talks at Cambridge Colleges and Anglia Ruskin University  Helping organise and run The Round Church Talks, a series of lectures which engage the Cambridge Community with the Christian faith  Attending a local church and getting involved in church life  Joining a student society (i.e. the Cambridge University Atheists & Agnostics Society) and engaging students there with the gospel

WORKING Apprentices are free on Saturday and Sunday and may use this time for paid employment in Cambridge if they wish.

PRACTICAL DETAILS Where possible, apprentices should seek to secure funding through their sending institution or church. Where necessary, apprentices should feel free to find paid work for 8 hrs per week to help support themselves. Costs for 2014-2015 Accommodation and living costs are met by the apprentices. The apprentices live in a house in central Cambridge, and they use their home as a place of hospitality and intentional evangelism with non-Christian students. We expect the cost for a UK apprentice to be £9,000 max for the duration of the apprenticeship. Those coming from the EU will have extra travel costs. Those coming from outside the EU will not be able to work, and will have insurance, travel costs, communication costs and visa costs to consider. Below are the estimated costs for 2014-2015:     

Accommodation (rent, utilities, etc.): Up to £6500 a year Food & living costs (approx. £30/week): Up to £1400 a year Fees: £1000 a year (This includes conferences, lectures, tutoring, special events, and outings, such as a week and a half at L’Abri, a trip to the British Museum, a 2-day Science and Faith workshop, a Christian Persuaders workshop, etc.) Please note that we do require a £250 deposit by 31 July, which will be put towards your first month’s rent Possible sources of income for apprentices: One day a week paid work per apprentice, Support from friends, church and sending institution

DATES FOR 2014-2015 Autumn Term 2014 Wednesday 10th September to Friday 12th December 2014 including ten days at L'Abri Spring Term 2015 Monday 5th January to Friday 27th March 2015 including New Word Alive Summer Term 2015 Monday 13th April to Friday 31th July 2015 including one Summer School

CANDIDATES The scheme will be most suitable for those who have recently graduated, or are just graduating. The scheme is not suitable for those planning to go to university the following year (gap year students). We expect to take 4-6 apprentices each year. Suitable candidates should be:  Committed Christians who agree with the Christian Heritage Basis of Faith  Interested in ideas and apologetics  Able to get on well with a range of people  Motivated  Initiators  Team players

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Adaptable Good communicators Fluent English speakers Willing learners Able to offer skills in an area of communication, e.g. writing, film-making

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Christian Heritage has a basis of faith similar to that of the Universities and Colleges Christian Fellowship (UCCF) to which apprentices need to subscribe. Christian Heritage will take guidance from any sending institution but will in the end make the final decision as to who should participate.

Questions or comments are welcome and should be sent to David Illman, Director of Apprentices: Phone: +44 1223 311602 Email: [email protected] For more information on Christian Heritage see our website: www.christianheritage.org.uk

APPLICATIONS FOR 2014-15 Deadline for applications: April 20th 2014 Applications before this deadline will be considered. If you have missed the deadline, there may still be places, so please get in touch. We’re very happy to answer any questions or queries you have about the apprenticeship. You can call 01223 311602 anytime 10-5 Monday to Friday, or send us an email if you are working to [email protected]. It’s fine to ring even if you’re not sure that it’s right for you. Please send applications to [email protected]. Please read all the information above and then provide the following information. This can be written in an email.    

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Explain why you are interested in this apprenticeship and how you see the Christian Heritage apprenticeship fitting into your own Christian life. A brief reflection on your university studies. An outline of how you became a Christian, and some information about what being a Christian has been like for you recently. Attach a Curriculum Vitae being sure to include educational background, work experience, interpersonal and technical skills, names and contact details (including email addresses) of two referees, including your pastor, as well as your hobbies and interests. Whether you agree with the Christian Heritage Basis of Faith or if you have questions concerning it.

Please pass this pack onto others who may be interested if it is not suitable for you. Thank you.