Ready to Unlock Ancient History?

Explore secrets of Celtic history, in this immersive, engaging, self-study, master course of seminary quality. 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, and unique look at the revivals and practices of the early church.  Upon completion, you'll receive a certificate from the Evangelical Episcopal Theological Seminary.

​NEXT CLASS STARTS: JANUARY 12TH, 2026
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​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 all who have a curiosity about Celtic Christian roots. 

Get ready for a Celtic adventure!

St. Columba, from our film "Thin Places." Get the real, historic story!  

Cost:

Cost: 
$549 per person, $750 per married couple.
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10-week, self-study course

Course includes:

• -9 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.​
• 1 zoom call (final week's session) with Rebecca.
• -Weekly devotional with Rebecca: a 2-3 minute video filmed in Celtic lands. 
• -A PDF copy of Celtic Studies study guide with class notes.
• -Homework assignments including 3 books and 3 films. (Easy submission in our online portal. Book cost not included.)
• -Further suggested resources for optional reading.
• -A certificate in Celtic Studies from Evangelical Episcopal University and Theological Seminary upon completion.
• Fun bonus stuff to explore!
  

Receive weekly lectures and assignments by e-mail: upload your homework to our online portal. 
Submit questions for discussion in on our Zoom call on the final session.

Oh, the places you'll go! 

Follow the steps of the Celtic saints through Ireland, Scotland, Northern England, and Wales! 

Oh, the books you'll read!

Read three books and watch three films to complete the course. Other bonus options included!

Work at your own pace

WHAT YOU'LL STUDY: 
 
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 three movies as outlined within the course.
-Write six, 500-750 word essays based on the books/films. (You'll have 12 weeks to complete homework.)
-Turn in your essays before the end of the class.  (Essays will not be graded, but must meet the criteria outlined here.)

St. Brendan the Navigator, as depicted in our film, "Celtic Pilgrimage."

Student Comments

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
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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 honor 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 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

St. Hilda, from our film "Thin Places."

​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. 

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"You may not have time to explore island and highlands, 
sift through myths and legends to discover factual history, 
or sit with authors and historians to unpack powerful stories and revival history, 
But I have! 
I condense years of study into this 10-week course. 
Let's take this adventure together!"
-Rebecca

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
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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. Devotionals are in video format. 

Do I have to purchase all the books as well as the tuition?
You'll need to purchase three books: we'll send you a free code for the films on Vimeo, or you can purchase the DVDs for USA playback.  The study guide will be available in PDF format and you'll receive a link emailed to you a week before the class starts. 

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.