T R I N I T Y F O R U M E U R O P E
TRINITY FORUM EDINBURGH | UNIVERSITY
Contact: edinburgh@trinityforumeurope.com
The Edinburgh Scriptorium
Most Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:15am-5:00pm at Carrubbers Christian Centre​
If you would like to get connected, reach out to us at edinburgh@trinityforumeurope.com
WHAT IS THE SCRIPTORIUM?
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The Scriptorium is a community of students, who gather together for structured days of research and writing. Inspired by the monastic practice of a "liturgy of hours," the day includes set times for personal work, and then breaks together. Tea, coffee, and lunch are provided.
The day is designed to inspire academic progress, not add one more obligation. For many, the Scriptorium has met a keenly felt need for structure and community, as they engage in what can be isolating research projects. The Scriptorium includes morning, midday, and closing Christian readings and prayer, while being open to students of all faiths and none.​
“The Scriptorium has proved to be an incredibly nourishing, safe space for me. I feel welcomed, cared for, and stimulated through both the environment, as well as the culture created. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
EDINBURGH EVENTS​​​​​​​​​​​​
12 February 2025 | Escaping the Shadows of North Korea: A Story of Survival and Resilience
Join us for an evening with North Korean human rights activist and two-time escapee, Timothy Cho. Hear Timothy share his story of survival and resilience — from a homeless member of the "enemy class" and four imprisonments in China and North Korea to finding a life in the UK with the "freedom of faith, expression, speech and opportunity." Along with his story, Timothy with wrestle with difficult questions, including, "How do you solve problems in totalitarian regimes like North Korea?"
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You can RSVP, here.
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10 March 2025 | Tarry Awhile: Lenten Reflection
A Lenten conversation with author and theologian, Selina Stone, drawing from her work Tarry Awhile: Wisdom From Black Spirituality for People of Faith.
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More details to come.​
EDINBURGH EVENTS​ 2024​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
24 October 2024 | Are the Americans All Mad? An Insider's View on the 2024 US Election
An evening conversation with American businessman and political insider, George Seay – offering a fascinating look behind-the-scenes into the making of the next American president. A response was given by Jonathan Aitken (former Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament).
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18 July 2024 | On the Life and Rhythms of Contemporary Singer-Songwriters
In partnership with The Corner Room, we hosted a dinner, conversation, and concert, featuring Scottish singer-songwriters Nicky Murrary and Marina Rolink.​​
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​13 June 2024 | The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God
An evening conversation with Justin Brierley (former host of Unbelievable? on Premiere Christian Radio) and Alex O'Connor (founder of the popular YouTube channel Cosmic Skeptic and host of the Within Reason podcast). The evening explored themes from Justin's latest book The Surprising Rebirth of Belief in God: Why New Atheism Grew Old and Secular Thinkers Are Considering Christianity Again.
A recording of the event can be viewed, here.
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11 April 2024 | Disability Welcome: Down Syndrome and the Search for Good Community
A conversation with researcher and political scientist Dr. Timothy Taylor exploring the politics of disability and the link between local disability rates and social health.​
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13 March 2024 | The Importance of Social Trust
A Scriptorium talk and roundtable discussion with Dr. Timothy Taylor (Associate Professor of International Relations, Wheaton College).​