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Introduction The Centre for the Study of Theology and Health was established in January 2001 as part of the ministry of Holy Rood House, Centre for Health and Pastoral Care. Holy Rood House is a residential therapeutic centre offering an holistic approach to health and healing, working with a team of counsellors, psychotherapists, creative art therapists and body therapists. The whole of
the community of Holy Rood House is held within a prayerful and theologically
reflective framework.
Aims and Objectives of the Centre To encourage research and reflection on the relationship between theology and all areas of health and healing.
To arrange seminars, conferences, research days and workshops in all areas that relate to health and healing.
To encourage a holistic and interdisciplinary approach to the study of theology and health.
To co-operate with similar institutions and places of Higher Education in arranging and/or supporting training courses which further the aims and objectives of the Centre.
To encourage and support co-operation between academic research and praxis.
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