'I was particularly struck by a lecturer’s comment that we all bring our own agenda, and that true learning is not about proving oneself right but about acknowledging one's own bias and remaining open-minded, even when it unsettles.'

Why did you choose this particular course?

I wanted to truly understand theology and apply its teachings in a meaningful way in my life. 

What aspects of this programme were most useful or valuable to you?  

This course introduced me to theology in all its messy, non-linear beauty and dare I say it, occasional ugliness. At first, I had hoped for neat answers, tools to quiet questions tinged with pity or superiority. Instead, I discovered that the richness lies in multiple perspectives, in the dialogue and tension between them, rather than tidy conclusions. 

What were your highlights of the programme?

I was particularly struck by a lecturer’s comment that we all bring our own agenda, and that true learning is not about proving oneself right but about acknowledging one's own bias and remaining open-minded, even when it unsettles. Above all, the course taught me to embrace discomfort, complexity, and ambiguity. That capacity for discernment and understanding, more than any single insight, is what I carry forward. 

Did the programme create opportunities for you? 

Not in the traditional career sense, but certainly a different approach to life for which I'm eternally grateful.

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