Sehon Goodridge Theological Society

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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.

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History

The Society initially began as the Trinidad and Tobago branch of the Codrington College Diploma of Theological Studies Program. [1] This external diploma, which was an initiative 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

Notable members

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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.
  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 Sehon Goodridge Theological Society". Sehon Goodridge Theological Society. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
  6. ↑ "Service For Justice & Peace – The Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago". theanglicanchurchtt.com. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
  7. ↑ "Dr. Sehon Goodridge 10th Anniversary Commemoration – The Anglican Church in the Diocese of Trinidad and Tobago". theanglicanchurchtt.com. Retrieved 2018-01-22.
  8. ↑ "The Journal of Caribbean Christian Action – Medium". Medium. Retrieved 2018-01-19.
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