Unlock Celtic history!
NEXT CLASS STARTS: January 20th, 2025
Explore secrets of Celtic history, in this unique, self-study, distance learning course. Starting with the Desert Fathers, and early missionaries like St. Patrick, we'll unpack the heartbeat of the Celtic movement.
By the end of the course, you'll have a clear understanding of the timeline and heroes of the Celtic church. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate from the Evangelical Episcopal Theological Seminary.
You'll also discover beautiful practices of faith to help you grow in intimacy with Christ and community with other believers! Students hale from the USA, Canada, British Isles, Australia, New Zealand, and include anyone who has a passion or curiosity about Celtic Christian roots.
This course is for those who long to experience the depths of Jesus. It details ancient Christian Spiritual Disciplines
with valuable insights on ways to incorporate them into our modern life as followers of Jesus.
--Archbishop Russ McClanahan
Evangelical Episcopal University and Theological Seminary
My husband and I – both of Celtic heritage (I’m Welsh, he’s Scottish) - took this course together to explore our roots more fully. We were both delighted and inspired. As a retreat leader and a writer of liturgy, it has molded my spirituality and I was moved to tears of humble recognition on more than one occasion – as a worship leader, my husband was uplifted and our faith has been enriched by the experience. I would recommend this journey to anyone.
-- Dr. Lesley Thomson (class graduate)
PhD MTh, Chaplain and Minister
--As an Irish woman living in Glasgow, Scotland, I truly honour and appreciate Rebecca’s incredible work. She’s reminding the Celtic Nations of their powerful ancient history which is encouraging the church to take bold steps of obedience into her destiny.
--Catherine (class graduate)
-- One of the best decisions I made was taking Rebecca Friedlander’s Celtic Course. Learning about the Celtic Saints wasn’t just great history, but it helped mold my prayer life in a new and unexpected way.
-- Marcy (class graduate), USA
This course is a valuable treasure to lay hold of! I can clearly mark a shift in my walk with Christ after the first week of class. The testimonies of the Celtic believer’s encountering Jesus, spark a hunger to know Him more.
-- Megan (class graduate), USA
This is where the Celtic Studies class taught by Rebecca Friedlander is a rejuvenating study. The material is intellectually stimulating, while also maintaining an emotional appeal. More importantly, it highlights a spiritual heritage, from Saint John at Ephesus, through the Desert Fathers & Mothers, to Saint Patrick, that then blossoms into the early Celtic Church.
--Colm (class graduate), USA
Explore secrets of Celtic history, in this unique, self-study, distance learning course. Starting with the Desert Fathers, and early missionaries like St. Patrick, we'll unpack the heartbeat of the Celtic movement.
By the end of the course, you'll have a clear understanding of the timeline and heroes of the Celtic church. Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate from the Evangelical Episcopal Theological Seminary.
You'll also discover beautiful practices of faith to help you grow in intimacy with Christ and community with other believers! Students hale from the USA, Canada, British Isles, Australia, New Zealand, and include anyone who has a passion or curiosity about Celtic Christian roots.
This course is for those who long to experience the depths of Jesus. It details ancient Christian Spiritual Disciplines
with valuable insights on ways to incorporate them into our modern life as followers of Jesus.
--Archbishop Russ McClanahan
Evangelical Episcopal University and Theological Seminary
My husband and I – both of Celtic heritage (I’m Welsh, he’s Scottish) - took this course together to explore our roots more fully. We were both delighted and inspired. As a retreat leader and a writer of liturgy, it has molded my spirituality and I was moved to tears of humble recognition on more than one occasion – as a worship leader, my husband was uplifted and our faith has been enriched by the experience. I would recommend this journey to anyone.
-- Dr. Lesley Thomson (class graduate)
PhD MTh, Chaplain and Minister
--As an Irish woman living in Glasgow, Scotland, I truly honour and appreciate Rebecca’s incredible work. She’s reminding the Celtic Nations of their powerful ancient history which is encouraging the church to take bold steps of obedience into her destiny.
--Catherine (class graduate)
-- One of the best decisions I made was taking Rebecca Friedlander’s Celtic Course. Learning about the Celtic Saints wasn’t just great history, but it helped mold my prayer life in a new and unexpected way.
-- Marcy (class graduate), USA
This course is a valuable treasure to lay hold of! I can clearly mark a shift in my walk with Christ after the first week of class. The testimonies of the Celtic believer’s encountering Jesus, spark a hunger to know Him more.
-- Megan (class graduate), USA
This is where the Celtic Studies class taught by Rebecca Friedlander is a rejuvenating study. The material is intellectually stimulating, while also maintaining an emotional appeal. More importantly, it highlights a spiritual heritage, from Saint John at Ephesus, through the Desert Fathers & Mothers, to Saint Patrick, that then blossoms into the early Celtic Church.
--Colm (class graduate), USA
Course includes:
-10 video lecture series by Rebecca Friedlander. 35-55 minutes in length, they also include prerecorded Zoom interviews with special guests from Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England, like Andy Raine of Lindisfarne and Kevin and Rose Sambrook from Belfast.
-An online copy of Celtic Studies study guide (pictured) with class notes.
-Homework assignments including three books and two films.
-Further suggested resources for optional reading.
-A certificate in Celtic Studies from Evangelical Episcopal University and Theological Seminary.
You'll receive:
-A Celtic Studies workbook with notes, quotes, references, and an outline of each class. (PDF download.)
-Weekly emails with lectures and bonus video content.
-Ordering links for required reading/watching. Digital or hardcopies available.
-An opportunity to submit questions for the final Q&A session with Rebecca.
-A certificate with your name on it from the seminary upon course completion.
-FREE SCREENING of the new film "Celtic Rhythms" released 2023.
-Bonus content film: exploring Ireland's North Coast for Celtic ruins (filmed 2023 with Rebecca).
-A Celtic Studies workbook with notes, quotes, references, and an outline of each class. (PDF download.)
-Weekly emails with lectures and bonus video content.
-Ordering links for required reading/watching. Digital or hardcopies available.
-An opportunity to submit questions for the final Q&A session with Rebecca.
-A certificate with your name on it from the seminary upon course completion.
-FREE SCREENING of the new film "Celtic Rhythms" released 2023.
-Bonus content film: exploring Ireland's North Coast for Celtic ruins (filmed 2023 with Rebecca).
10-week Outline:
1) Introduction: Discovering the Celtic Way
2) The Desert Fathers and Mothers: A Divine Setup
3) St. Patrick: Called to Father a Nation
4) Thin Places: Community that Changed Culture
5) Celtic Fathers: Unexpected Leaders who Built the Celtic Church
6) Celtic Mothers: Women, Arts and Prosperity in the Church
7) Practices of the Celtic Saints
8) The Celtic Demise: The Conquer and Oppression of the Celtic Church
9) Takeaways: Lessons for the Seeker and the Church
10) Q & A Zoom Call
Requirements:
-Watch the 10-part lecture series over the 10 week period.
-Read three books and watch two movies as outlined within the course.
-Write five, 500-750 word essays based on the books/films.
-Turn in your essays before the end of the class. (Essays will not be graded, but must meet the criteria outlined here.)
1) Introduction: Discovering the Celtic Way
2) The Desert Fathers and Mothers: A Divine Setup
3) St. Patrick: Called to Father a Nation
4) Thin Places: Community that Changed Culture
5) Celtic Fathers: Unexpected Leaders who Built the Celtic Church
6) Celtic Mothers: Women, Arts and Prosperity in the Church
7) Practices of the Celtic Saints
8) The Celtic Demise: The Conquer and Oppression of the Celtic Church
9) Takeaways: Lessons for the Seeker and the Church
10) Q & A Zoom Call
Requirements:
-Watch the 10-part lecture series over the 10 week period.
-Read three books and watch two movies as outlined within the course.
-Write five, 500-750 word essays based on the books/films.
-Turn in your essays before the end of the class. (Essays will not be graded, but must meet the criteria outlined here.)
Meet your teacher
Rebecca Friedlander has a Master's in Celtic Studies from the Evangelical Episcopal University and Theological Seminary, authored 10 books, and produced several films about Celtic Christianity. Her films Celtic Pilgrimage and Thin Places have aired on international television and released around the world. Her deep kinship with the Celtic faith started after booking a one-way trip to Ireland, and she's passionate about making the roots and revelation of this era available to the modern church. The classes include clips from her films and behind the scenes footage from her trips in Ireland. www.RebeccaFriedlander.com
Rebecca brings into the online class authors and leaders from the Celtic lands who share more of the powerful depth of this early history. Her passion to pull from historical sources and clarify facts from legends make this class a powerful resource.
Rebecca brings into the online class authors and leaders from the Celtic lands who share more of the powerful depth of this early history. Her passion to pull from historical sources and clarify facts from legends make this class a powerful resource.
About the EEU:
A primary role of Evangelical Episcopal University and Theological Seminary is to instruct, train and mentor persons who feel called into the ministry of the Church of Jesus Christ. Throughout history there have been three major expressions of worship and understanding of our life together expressed in the body of Christ; the Sacramental (liturgical), the Evangelical and the Charismatic. It is our belief that God has uniquely work in each of these expressions of the Body of Christ. Therefore we have sought to draw from the best of each of these expressions within the Body of Christ to instruct our students. https://eeuseminary.org
A primary role of Evangelical Episcopal University and Theological Seminary is to instruct, train and mentor persons who feel called into the ministry of the Church of Jesus Christ. Throughout history there have been three major expressions of worship and understanding of our life together expressed in the body of Christ; the Sacramental (liturgical), the Evangelical and the Charismatic. It is our belief that God has uniquely work in each of these expressions of the Body of Christ. Therefore we have sought to draw from the best of each of these expressions within the Body of Christ to instruct our students. https://eeuseminary.org
Oh, the books you'll read!
To complete the program, you'll read the following books:
- Chosen: The Footsteps of Saint Patrick, by Kevin Sambrook
- Restoring the Woven Cord: Strands of Celtic Christianity, by Michael Mitton
- A Divine Adventure: Spiritual Practices for the Modern Day Disciple, by Rebecca Friedlander
You'll also watch the following films:
- Celtic Pilgrimage
- Thin Places
-Celtic Rhythms (optional)
For each of these resources, you'll write a 500-750 word report. The reports will not be graded but will be required to meet our criteria. More info here.
If you'd like to delve even deeper, we'll have more suggested resources (although not mandatory) for you to explore!
- Chosen: The Footsteps of Saint Patrick, by Kevin Sambrook
- Restoring the Woven Cord: Strands of Celtic Christianity, by Michael Mitton
- A Divine Adventure: Spiritual Practices for the Modern Day Disciple, by Rebecca Friedlander
You'll also watch the following films:
- Celtic Pilgrimage
- Thin Places
-Celtic Rhythms (optional)
For each of these resources, you'll write a 500-750 word report. The reports will not be graded but will be required to meet our criteria. More info here.
If you'd like to delve even deeper, we'll have more suggested resources (although not mandatory) for you to explore!
FAQs
What format are the lectures in?
Rebecca teaches the video lectures and hosts Zoom calls from her cabin. When referencing stories of the saints, the lectures include dramatized reenactments and behind the scenes footage from her films. You will receive a weekly video link via email.
Do I have to purchase all the books as well as the tuition?
Yes. The study guide will be available in PDF format and you'll receive a link emailed to you a week before the class starts. All other resources are available in either digital or hardcopy versions.
Can I take the class if I live outside of the USA?
Yes! The lecture series is available online, and the homework resources are available for digital download.
What if I want the DVDs and books, rather than watching/reading online?
We have packages for both options. You will receive this info upon purchasing the class.
Rebecca teaches the video lectures and hosts Zoom calls from her cabin. When referencing stories of the saints, the lectures include dramatized reenactments and behind the scenes footage from her films. You will receive a weekly video link via email.
Do I have to purchase all the books as well as the tuition?
Yes. The study guide will be available in PDF format and you'll receive a link emailed to you a week before the class starts. All other resources are available in either digital or hardcopy versions.
Can I take the class if I live outside of the USA?
Yes! The lecture series is available online, and the homework resources are available for digital download.
What if I want the DVDs and books, rather than watching/reading online?
We have packages for both options. You will receive this info upon purchasing the class.
Cost:
Cost:
Normal cost: $250 per person, $450 per couple.
Need a payment plan?
Pay half now, and the rest by February 28th.
No refunds.
Normal cost: $250 per person, $450 per couple.
Need a payment plan?
Pay half now, and the rest by February 28th.
No refunds.
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