My colleague Douglas Davies, director of the Centre for Death and Life Studies @durhamtheology.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk was involved in this process, sitting on the advisory panel. The topic has also been the subject of doctoral research here. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A thoughtful reflection on the inflammatory and often dangerous religious rhetoric that is a feature of the current political moment at @csbibleviolence.bsky.social from Dr. Brandon Hurlbert, lecturer in Hebrew in the Department.
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The volume is the fruit of a conference Dr. McGhee organised in Durham during his Leverhulme fellowship (2020-2023).
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New publication! Dr. Patrick McGhee, Honorary Research Fellow in the department has edited 'Rethinking Atheism in the Early Modern World', a volume offering a bold reconsideration of the history of atheism in the early modern era. Out now from Springer Nature.
with the volume's editors and a selection of chapter authors followed by a drinks reception for those in person. Registration is free: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-routle...
On March 13th at 6pm, the Institute for Medical Humanities will be hosting a book launch event for The Routledge Handbook of Spirituality, Religion, and the Medical Humanities.
This will be hybrid (in Durham and online) and will include a panel discussion 1/2
‘Radical Poverty: The Capuchins and Catholicism in Britain, 1850-2022' by @durhamtheology.bsky.social’s @liamtemple.bsky.social is out now! Order here and save 30%: www.bloomsbury.com/uk/radical-p... #skystorians #CathHist #history #Catholicism
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Did you know we hold the UK’s first academic chair dedicated specifically to #Catholic history? Dr James Kelly @durhamtheology.bsky.social @ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social holds the Clare and Hawley Chair - indicative of our ground-breaking research into the history of #Catholicism 👉 bit.ly/4amN7cq
Starting tonight! Hugely excited for this.
The Department is back in the news again, with Rivers of Ink touring the North East for the rest of February!
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In and around the North East over the coming weeks? Check out the Rivers of Ink tour, showcasing and exploring Codex Amiatinus, the world's oldest bible, produced in the North East.
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Image of Cuthbert being consecrated as bishop
Cuthbert at dinner as he has a vision of someone falling out of a tree
C12th wall paintings of St Cuthbert at St Laurence’s Church, Pittington. Taken by Ross Ashton in preparation for our upcoming Rivers of Ink tour of the North East www.durham.ac.uk/departments/...
New from James Kelly in the latest issue of The Historical Journal:
'Women’s Agency, Discernment, and Choice in the English Convents in Exile, 1600–1800'
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Struggling to get your head around all that's unfolding on the world stage?
New from Prof. Alec Ryrie on the moral turbulence of high-stakes political discourse.
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Good to see our Head of Department, Simon Oliver, here, representing @durhamtheology.bsky.social and @durhamcathedral.bsky.social as Durham joins UNESCO’s Network of Learning Cities www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Prof. Ryrie speaking in Cambridge recently ⬇️
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@cranmerhall.bsky.social are currently hosting a one-day book fair with IVP - all students in the department (PG and UG) are welcome to drop by!
Recently from Dr. William Crozier in @uk.theconversation.com
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'The format works great for anyone who is a working professional in ministry and also allows you to achieve your academic goals.' - James Wahl, on why he chose to pursue the Doctor of Theology and Ministry (DThM) with us @durhamtheology.bsky.social @durham.ac.uk
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CCS and @durhamtheology.bsky.social PhD researcher @maddyphillipps.bsky.social recently spoke on early modern English Catholic women and the use of missionary texts at the 'Women and the Household in the Early Modern Book Trade' conference in Antwerp #skystorians #bookhistory #catholicism
A number of our colleagues will be in Boston this week for ETS/AAR/SBL. We look forward to meeting new faces and catching up with old friends. Do reach out to individual staff members if you'd like to introduce yourself!
'It's brilliant because I can interact with students from all over the world and that brings so much joy and experience'.
Hear from Sarah Heslop, a second-year DThM student, on why she chose the programme and what her experience has been like. @durhamtheology.bsky.social
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This workshop provides an opportunity for IMH Fellows, Durham University staff, and PGR students to come together in an open and collaborative exploration of the intersections between spirituality, health, and wellbeing.
Please RSVP through the link below.
Calling all @durham.ac.uk staff and PGRs📢
The Institute of Medical Humanities is hosting a workshop on Thursday Nov 20th (12-3PM) entitled 'Spirituality, Health and Wellbeing - Towards Shared Understandings'. In-person in the IMH Atrium (Confluence Building). Details + sign up ⬇️
Want to pursue further doctoral study that combines theology and practical ministry, taught be world leading scholars?
Hear from DThM Programme Director, Pete Ward, about what sets this programme apart.
@durhamtheology.bsky.social
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James Kelly of @durhamtheology.bsky.social recently appeared on the Gospel Simplicity YouTube channel to talk about his new book, The Catholic Reformation: A Very Short Introduction. You can watch it here: youtu.be/5Y0QQKBYMqc?... #skystorians #CathHist #history #Catholicism
Conference poster and signup information.
The Centre for Catholic Studies is hosting an online Lived Catholicism conference at the start of December. All are welcome! Sign up via the QR code or link below ⬇️
Dr James Kelly @durhamtheology.bsky.social @ccshistorycatholic.bsky.social has been appointed as the inaugural holder of the Clare and Hawley Chair in the History of Catholicism - the first in the UK dedicated specifically to Catholic history 👉 www.durham.ac.uk/news-events/...
Some reflections from Assistant Professor William Crozier on the new Archbishop of Cantebury in @uk.theconversation.com over the weekend:
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