Learning Hub
The Diocese of Oxford Learning Hub offers free, accessible educational resources for everyone.
Discover a world of learning with the Diocese of Oxford Learning Hub
We’re committed to providing free, accessible educational resources for everyone. Choose from three distinct learning experiences:
- Bite-sized courses perfect for learning in a few hours
- Going Deeper courses designed for engaging discussions in parish groups,
- Study Group courses offering online tutorials and onsite study days for those seeking a deeper dive into faith and exploring alongside others.
Bite-sized and Going Deeper courses are available on demand. Study Group courses are offered annually, with registration required through Eventbrite.
Ready to explore? Click the button below to create your free hub account and start learning today.
Book onto a 2027 study group course
Grow in your everyday faith and become a confident disciple – join a study group course and explore with expert tutelage, online activities and peer learning.
Jesus and Salvation: A Deeper Dive
Mon 14 December with meetings through Jan-March 2027
Explore who Jesus is, what his life, death and resurrection mean, and how our understanding of salvation shapes our faith today. An opportunity to ask questions, consider different perspectives and deepen your understanding alongside others.
The course begins in January 2027, with eight weekly online tutorials and an onsite study day at Church House, Kidlington.
Opening up the Bible
Sat 9 January with meetings through Jan-March 2027
Build your confidence in reading, understanding and sharing the Bible, whether for personal discipleship, leading a Bible study or preparing for ministry. Beginning in January 2027, the course includes six weekly online tutorials and two in-person study days at Church House, Kidlington. Bookings close on 14 December.
Lay Funeral Ministry
13 February 2027
Explore the pastoral, theological and practical aspects of leading funerals and supporting people through bereavement. Led by Penny Pedley and team, this one-day course offers teaching, discussion and hands-on learning to help you navigate the challenges of funeral ministry with confidence and sensitivity.
This course is recommended to LLMs interested in funeral and bereavement ministry, and open to those just starting to conduct funerals and others with more experience.
What are the learning pathways?
We offer three different formats of course – Bite-sized, Going deeper, and Study groups.
Work through topics at your own pace at a time that suits you.
Each section includes a film, questions and something to reflect on. Allow three hours per topic.
Learn online at your own pace, or as part of a local group exploring five or six sessions together.
Going deeper courses take around 15 hours to complete.
Study groups take place each term. They are open to all and designed to be accessible to everyone in the church.
Allow for 40 hours of study over 8–10 weeks.