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The Sehon Goodridge Theological Society is an ecumenical Christian and education organization established in 2008. The Society is headquartered in Trinidad and Tobago and is named in honor of the late Sehon Goodridge former Anglican Archbishop of the Windward Islands.

History

The Society initially began as the Trinidad and Tobago branch of the Codrington College Diploma of Theological Studies[1]. This external diploma, which was an intuitive of Goodridge and was designed primarily for lay persons in leadership positions of Christian Churches and had been carried on in Trinidad since the mid-seventies[2] After Goodridge's death in 2007[3] members of the Diploma in Theology programme obtained permission from his widow, Janet, to set up The Sehon Goodridge Theological Society as an Interdenominational organization to promote theological research and study and Interfaith dialogue[4].

Activities

The main actives of the society include

  • The Diploma in Theological Studies (in Conjunction with Codrington College)
  • Service for Justice and Peace an annual interfaith service includes the clergy and laity of different faiths
  • The annual Sehon Goodridge Commerative Lecture. A public lecture to commemorate the work Sehon Goodridge. The lecture has been delivered by a number of prominent Caribbean Theologians including:
    • Reverend Dr. Marcus Lashley - 2012
    • Clyde Harvey Bishop of Grenada - 2016
    • Rev Ian Rocke British - 2014
    • Rev. Michael Clark Principal of Codrington College - 2015
  • Publication of an online journal called The Journal of Caribbean Christian Action[5]
  • Retreats, quiet days and discussion series

Notable Members

  • [Knolly Clarke]
  • Kenely Baldeo Archdeacon, Anglican Church of Trinidad and Tobago


References

  1. ^ "Diploma in Theological Studies". Codrington College. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  2. ^ DEBRA, WANSER (2000-08-08). "Anglicans on a mission to reclaim flock - Republished from Trinidad Guardian". bahula-blog. Retrieved 2018-01-19. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. ^ "Obituary: THE RT REVD DR SEHON SYLVESTER GOODRIDGE". www.churchtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  4. ^ "Sehon Goodridge Theological Society". Sehon Goodridge Theological Society. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
  5. ^ "The Journal of Caribbean Christian Action – Medium". Medium. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
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