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Durham Theology and Religion
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Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University.

https://www.durham.ac.uk/departments/academic/theology-religion/
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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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Why choose Durham’s Doctor of Theology and Ministry? Hear from our DThM student, James Wahl.
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November 24, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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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
November 11, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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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!
November 18, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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'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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Why choose Durham’s Doctor of Theology and Ministry? Hear from our DThM student, Sarah Heslop.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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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 ⬇️
November 6, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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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.
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Why choose Durham’s Doctor of Theology and Ministry? Hear from Programme Director, Peter Ward.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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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
The Untold Story of the Catholic Reformation | Dr. James Kelly
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October 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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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 ⬇️
Conference poster and signup information.
October 28, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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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/...
First Clare and Hawley Chair in the History of Catholicism appointed - Durham University
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October 21, 2025 at 9:03 AM
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Some reflections from Assistant Professor William Crozier on the new Archbishop of Cantebury in @uk.theconversation.com over the weekend:

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The new archbishop of Canterbury has already made history – but she has huge challenges ahead
Restoring trust in leadership and preventing the church from fracturing over sexuality and gender will be at the top of Sarah Mullally’s agenda.
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October 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
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New publication from our post-doctoral researcher, Revd. Dr. Rhona Kinght:

“Why is the Church hurting? Moral injury in the church” (Grove Books, 2025).

As Rhona describes it; this short book aims “to provide an accessible framework to help the reader to notice, name…
October 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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CFP: “Shaping the Word: the Form and Use of Biblical Manuscripts in the Early Medieval West” at Durham University in July 2026. We are interested in a wide range of papers exploring ways in which scriptural texts (produced roughly c. 500-1000) were presented and used.
Durham Uni, 2–5 July 2026 From c. 500-1000, Christian scriptures were produced and used in a diverse range of forms and contexts. A manuscript may include a single biblical text (the psalter, a gospel), a collection of texts (the Hexateuch, the gospels), or, rarely, a complete “New Testament” or “Bible” in the modern sense. The distinctiveness of a manuscript is shown by content and textual affiliation, its palaeographical and codicological characteristics, and its paratextual features – from illustrations of biblical narratives, author portraits, and illuminated lettering to canon tables, capitula, prefatory materials, and glosses. Once in circulation, a manuscript’s contexts of use may also vary. Different uses correspond to different users with distinct and perhaps conflicting priorities/goals. Production and use(s) may occur at the same site or at far distant times and places. This conference aims to explore topics related to both the physical presentation and the use of scriptural manuscripts produced in the Early Medieval period (c. 500–1000 CE). We welcome paper proposals from scholars working in all areas of this field, including PhD students. Whatever the specific topic, priority may be given to papers that also relate it to the wider focus of the conference on both “form” (or “production”) and “use”. We hope to be able to cover presenters’ full conference costs with the exception of travel. Titles and Abstracts of proposed papers should be submitted to Lauren Randall (lauren.m.randall@durham.ac.uk), copied to Francis Watson (francis.watson@durham.ac.uk), by Monday 17 November. Abstracts should not exceed 150 words. Papers should be 25 minutes, allowing 20 minute discussion. There will be keynote papers/presentations. Please contact us if you have any questions! This event forms part of our sub-project “Text, Format, and Reader”, focused on Codex Amiatinus and funded by the Glasgow-based “Paratexts Seeking Understanding” project (Templeton Religion Trust)
October 3, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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Leading article in the latest edition of The Tablet, 'Welcome, brother Grief' by our Duns Scotus Chair in Franciscan Studies, Dr. William Crozier. A profoundly moving account of wrestling with grief, and the model of St Francis of Assisi amidst the pain.

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Front cover of The Tablet, 4th October 2025.
October 2, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Looking forward to welcoming our new students next week! The start of Michaelmas term is always an exciting time, and make sure you remind yourself of any and all induction events - a few details for our incoming PG students in the 🧵below ⬇️
September 26, 2025 at 1:41 PM
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New from Prof. @annarowlands.bsky.social for @abcaustralia.bsky.social - 'Bread and roses, crosses and flags: What is a country for — and for whom?'

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Bread and roses, crosses and flags: What is a country for — and for whom? - ABC Religion & Ethics
In the UK, we seem to be flying flags at precisely the moment when we are least sure of what they signify: it feels like an assertion, not of strength, but coming out of a sense of loss, grief, anger,...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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New Publication! 'Non-Contrastive Transcendence and What Good Theology Looks Like' by Prof. Karen Kilby, published in a special themed issue of Modern Theology on "Non-Contrastive Transcendence'.

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Abstract of Prof. Kilby's article.
September 24, 2025 at 8:59 AM
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Amazing news! We collaborate with @durhamtheology.bsky.social across our BA and MA department degrees, the Doctor of Theology & Religion programme, & other taught modules. Interested? Explore what we offer: www.cranmerhall.com/study-with-u...
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Study options | Cranmer Hall Durham | A vibrant and diverse evangelical Christian community.
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September 22, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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The last week has seen the release of three U.K. university league tables and @durhamtheology.bsky.social has been ranked 1st in all of them. www.thecompleteuniversityguide.co.uk/league-table...
Theology & Religious Studies Subject League Table 2026
Theology & Religious Studies focus on the world's major religions from a non-biased, academic perspective
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September 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
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We've had a wonderful week with out DThM students in town!
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Final two days of the DThM have included plenary sessions from Dr Joanna Leidenhag and Prof Gordon Lynch, alongside student presentations and input from our team. We also had a wonderful formal dinner, in which we said thank you and farewell to our outgoing programme co-director Dr Sam Tranter.
September 19, 2025 at 9:06 AM
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Delighted to have been ranked as the number one department in the UK in the Times and Sunday Times University Rankings 2026, now number one across the three major UK rankings!

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UK university rankings 2026: League table
The definitive 2026 UK university rankings league table, from The Times and The Sunday Times. Discover the best universities
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September 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
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Yesterday’s DThM schedule included module sessions, plenaries, student research presentations, and equally important - shared meals. @durhamtheology.bsky.social

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September 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
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Our Doctor of Theology and Ministry (DThM) September School is well underway. Students come together this week from all across the globe to learn in this unique, world-class teaching environment. Watch this space for updates on what they’ll be up to! @durhamtheology.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 1:11 PM
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New from Billy Crozier, our Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies:

'How St Francis of Assisi teaches us to shut our eyes - and see' in The Tablet over the Summer.

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How St Francis of Assisi teaches us to shut our eyes – and see - The Tablet
When I walked into the Sacro Convento Library in Assisi holding a white cane and asking to handle some of their most precious medieval manuscripts, the
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September 16, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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Great to see the hard work of our staff and students recognised as we top the @theguardian.com's latest Theology and Religious Studies rankings.

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Best UK universities for theology & religious studies – league table
The study of religious belief systems, including Christian theology, Islam and Buddhism
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September 15, 2025 at 8:20 AM
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Joining us in Durham this year? Take a virtual tour around the department...

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Looking forward to welcoming our new students in a few weeks!
Visit us - Durham University
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September 12, 2025 at 8:50 AM