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Why does Scotland need a theological college when traditional belief seems to be declining?

Highland Theological College trains and equips people who want to support the church, or other Christian organisations, says our columnist.

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Columnist

Why does Scotland need a theological college when traditional belief seems to be declining?

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

NHS HIGHLAND: Many of us haven’t said the word ‘suicide’ out loud

Charlie Christie - Change needed to give more youngsters chance in Premiership

Charlie Christie - Change needed to give more youngsters chance in Premiership

COLIN CAMPBELL: Winter blow to pensioners as Chancellor shames Labour

COLIN CAMPBELL: Winter blow to pensioners as Chancellor shames Labour

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Academy Street is an opportunity for the council and the Scottish Government to align itself with the public’s priorities

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Academy Street is an opportunity for the council and the Scottish Government to align itself with the public’s priorities

YOUR VIEWS: Academy Street plans - what on earth is going on?

YOUR VIEWS: Academy Street plans - what on earth is going on?

FERGUS EWING: Feeling the cold? Winter fuel payment move could be Chancellor’s biggest mistake

FERGUS EWING: Feeling the cold? Winter fuel payment move could be Chancellor’s biggest mistake

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Cairngorms pine forests are backdrop to short mountain bike journey

YOUR VIEWS: Inverness Hogmanay party cancelled, Academy Street plans and objections to city centre tap room vision

YOUR VIEWS: Inverness Hogmanay party cancelled, Academy Street plans and objections to city centre tap room vision

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

FROM THE ARCHIVES: Landmarks in and around Cromarty

‘I suffered trauma as a result of Christian beliefs’

‘I suffered trauma as a result of Christian beliefs’

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about a smear test

COLIN CAMPBELL: ‘Pretty prison’ saga that’s turned into an ongoing farce for Inverness

COLIN CAMPBELL: ‘Pretty prison’ saga that’s turned into an ongoing farce for Inverness

NICKY MARR: New Scottish hate crime law is well-intentioned but flawed

NICKY MARR: New Scottish hate crime law is well-intentioned but flawed

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

DREW HENDRY: I’ve been proud to stand resolutely alongside WASPI campaigners

NHS HIGHLAND: Why is there a rise in cancer diagnoses among people under the age of 50?

NHS HIGHLAND: Why is there a rise in cancer diagnoses among people under the age of 50?

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Sombre sights on woodland walk close to Culloden battlefield

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