Mystical Theology and The Cloud of Unknowing

Starts Tuesday 18th February 2025

How all created things come into being and are sustained, and how we might know and properly speak of their Source – these were among the deepest theological subjects treated in the writings of Dionysius the Areopagite. For nearly a thousand years a succession of mystics and theologians studied and venerated his writings, which represent a sincere attempt to give expression to those mysteries. ‘It is hardly possible’ says Evelyn Underhill ‘to underestimate the influence of this Father of Christian Mysticism. At one time “St Deonise saith” was sufficient authority in itself.’

This 3-session course will explore the subject of ‘unknowing’ and ‘unsaying’ in two connected works: The Mystical Theology of Dionysius the Areopagite and in The Cloud of Unknowing.

Inspired by The Mystical Theology, the anonymous author of The Cloud produced an English version of that work entitled Deonise Hid Divinite, which we will also consider.

Facilitator: Julie Parker

This is a 3-session weekly online course (using Zoom) taking place on 18th February, 25th February and 4th March.

Course fee: £40

Tickets: £40 for an invitation on Zoom. Book using the link below.