# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Summerschool II Ecumenical Catholicity: The Old Catholic Witness
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm
- **Event Description**: The course focuses on the ecumenical commitment, witness, highs and lows of ecumenical theology of the Old Catholic Churches of the Union of Utrecht. These churches are part of an exceptional global communion of communions that includes the European Old Catholic churches, the churches of the Anglican Communion, the Mar Thoma Syrian Church, the Philippine Independent Church, and the Church of Sweden. The Old Catholic Churches also maintain a very active role in local, national and international bodies, such as the World Council of the Churches and the Conference of Churches in Europe.
The key question that the course asks, is how and why this life in ecumenical communion came about and what its impact is on catholic theology in the Old Catholic tradition. Taught by the staff of the Old Catholic Seminary in Utrecht and invited experts, the course answers this query in four ways:
1. by tracking the growth, characteristics and challenges of this worldwide network;
2. by exploring the theological and liturgical exchange and enrichment that takes place through life in communion;
3. by engaging with dimensions of lived ecumenical catholicity in praxis are explored in relation to churches and communities in Utrecht and beyond;
4. by giving attention to the missionary, diaconal, and public theological aspects of being church in ecumenical communion.
The course is shaped as an ecumenical community of learners, with ample opportunity for informal exchange and fellowship and for exploring the ancient episopal city of Utrecht with its rich history.
The course is suitable for those with a grounding in Old Catholic theology, either through attending the course ‘Old Catholic Theology in Its Ecumenical Context’ or studies of Old Catholic theology in other settings. In case of doubt, please contact the course director, prof. dr. Peter-Ben Smit, p.b.a.smit@uu.nl. To combine both courses you can apply to the track Old Catholic Theology: Contexts and Calling which will give you a reduction of 50 euros on the total costs
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/utrecht/summerschool-ii-ecumenical-catholicity-the-old-catholic-witness/200030051556637
- **Event Categories**: workshops, business, conferences
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 46

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Utrecht
- **state**: UT
- **country**: Netherlands
- **location**: Utrecht Summer School
- **lat**: 52.09334
- **long**: 5.12143
- **full address**: Utrecht Summer School, Janskerkhof 30, 3512 BN Utrecht, Nederland, Utrecht, Netherlands

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Summerschool II Ecumenical Catholicity: The Old Catholic Witness being held?
  - **A:** Summerschool II Ecumenical Catholicity: The Old Catholic Witness takes place on Sun, 12 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 17 Jul, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Utrecht Summer School, Janskerkhof 30, 3512 BN Utrecht, Nederland, Utrecht, Netherlands.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Summerschool II Ecumenical Catholicity: The Old Catholic Witness?
  - **A:** Summerschool II Ecumenical Catholicity: The Old Catholic Witness is organized by Summerschool in Old Catholic Theology.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Summerschool II Ecumenical Catholicity: The Old Catholic Witness is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Utrecht, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Summerschool II Ecumenical Catholicity: The Old Catholic Witness sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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