CEPHAS 2025
(Friday 22nd-Monday 25th August 2025)
Timings
- Arrivals from 3pm (Friday)
- Course commences with dinner at 7pm (Friday) and introductions; lectures commence Saturday at 9:15am.
- Departures after lunch (Monday)
Venue and how to book?
CEPHAS 2025 is delighted to partner again with the Christian Heritage Centre at Stonyhurst. Participants will stay in the new dedicated retreat centre Theodore House, in the tranquil and beautiful surroundings of the Stonyhurst estate.
To find out more, and to book, click here!
All CEPHAS courses have been oversubscribed, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Single room: t.b.c
Twin room (sharing): t.b.c
Non-residential (includes lunch and dinner): t.b.c
Is this course for me?
The course requires no prior qualification or knowledge, but is intended to serve as an introduction or primer to themes in Catholic, Thomistic philosophy and theology.
The course is offered to anyone wishing to engage in this area. It may be of special interest to future, current or former students of philosophy and theology, and secondary-level teachers of the same.
Feedback from CEPHAS 2023:
My first Cephas event which has been excellent and I would recommend to everyone to attend. Hope to book for next years. Great learning environment, relaxed and no pressure which I really appreciated.
Thank you! The thought, effort and time you all put into these courses really shows through the weekend and I always leave feeling enriched and renewed.
Presentation was brilliant! Clear and skilled in delivery.
It’s a real tribute to everyone who have been involved in pulling off such a huge topic, brilliantly. Well done!
It’s like a very intense retreat. Loved it! Thank you. A privilege and joy to have had this opportunity.
Really high quality and comfortable facilities. Amazing quality and quantity of food and exceptionally pleasant catering staff. Thank you!
Really lovely food all weekend and fabulous catering staff.
The catering was really great. Wholesome. Friendly, kind staff.
Congratulations on another very successful event. Productive and useful for daily life, intellectually challenging, and always stimulating – and thoroughly enjoyed.
Excellent! I’ll be back!
The cost of the course includes food and accommodation.
There are some bursaries available for anyone (whether employed or not) who would like to come but would benefit from financial assistance.