Life and Learning Life & Learning Events Life and Learning is the adult education arm of Hereford Cathedral, working to broaden understanding and debate in theology, social issues and the arts. It offers a wide range of opportunities for study and learning, and for experiencing the Christian faith in many aspects. Open to all people, regardless of religious affiliation, it aims to be a forum for honesty and engagement. Our Life & Learning programme is available online to book. Click here to view our events. Our 2026 Life & Learning brochure is now available. Download it here or view as an interactive flipbook. Courses and Groups Saturday Online Readers’ Group Please contact Rev Canon James Pacey [email protected] Theological Readers’ Group Please contact Ken Hopkins [email protected]for details of the email discussions taking place Online Lectures Lecture by Bishop David Thomson ‘Life and Learning in the Middle Ages’ Click here to view. Short talks by Dr Rosemary Firman ‘Medieval Faces’ Click here to view Previous St Ethelbert Lectures The 2023 lecture, which was given by David Stephenson on the subject 'Gerald of Wales and Hereford Cathedral' is available as a PDF here. The 2017 lecture, which was given by Canon Chris Pullin on the subject ‘What are the books actually about?’, is available as a PDF here. The 2016 lecture, which weas given by William Smith on the subject ‘The Use of Hereford: a medieval diocesan rite considered’, is available as a PDF here. Life & Learning Resources Online compiled by the Chancellor There are many free online courses are available. A sample of these can be found by clicking this link. Many of the links listed open sites where a great number of other free courses are available; Futurelearn in particular has a wide range of courses available. Further information For more details on Life and Learning events or to make telephone bookings please contact: The Cathedral Library5 College CloistersCathedral CloseHerefordHR1 2NG 01432 374225/6 [email protected] Manage Cookie Preferences