Dr Aled Thomas
@aledjllthomas.bsky.social
Lecturer in Religious Studies at University of Leeds. New/minority religions. Socialist. I love cats, coffee, and off-kilter pop music. He/him. 🖖
It's with profound sadness that I write that my father, Vernon, passed away on Tuesday; he was 62.
We were fortunate to spend his last few days in his company - reminiscing and playing his favourite Queen records. He knew that he was loved by us all.
I'll always be proud to be Vernon Thomas' son.
We were fortunate to spend his last few days in his company - reminiscing and playing his favourite Queen records. He knew that he was loved by us all.
I'll always be proud to be Vernon Thomas' son.
October 30, 2025 at 2:31 PM
It's with profound sadness that I write that my father, Vernon, passed away on Tuesday; he was 62.
We were fortunate to spend his last few days in his company - reminiscing and playing his favourite Queen records. He knew that he was loved by us all.
I'll always be proud to be Vernon Thomas' son.
We were fortunate to spend his last few days in his company - reminiscing and playing his favourite Queen records. He knew that he was loved by us all.
I'll always be proud to be Vernon Thomas' son.
Paper ready for next month's #IAHR World Congress. Looking forward to being part of the @informreligion.bsky.social panel!
July 24, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Paper ready for next month's #IAHR World Congress. Looking forward to being part of the @informreligion.bsky.social panel!
At the Community Religions Project day - celebrating its work and its future! Mel Prideaux is kicking things off.
December 6, 2024 at 10:47 AM
At the Community Religions Project day - celebrating its work and its future! Mel Prideaux is kicking things off.
On my way home after yesterday's Inform seminar on New Religiosity on Campus. A great event of diverse papers and talks! @informreligion.bsky.social
December 1, 2024 at 1:16 PM
On my way home after yesterday's Inform seminar on New Religiosity on Campus. A great event of diverse papers and talks! @informreligion.bsky.social
Yes, I’m religious. I believe in the Holy Trinity.
November 30, 2024 at 11:21 PM
Yes, I’m religious. I believe in the Holy Trinity.
Now time for Erin Clark, from the University of Leeds, on the digital LDS church #informseminar
November 30, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Now time for Erin Clark, from the University of Leeds, on the digital LDS church #informseminar
Keynote time! Stephen Gregg delivers a lecture on 'Cultic Classrooms: teaching and learning about new religions' #informseminar
November 30, 2024 at 2:28 PM
Keynote time! Stephen Gregg delivers a lecture on 'Cultic Classrooms: teaching and learning about new religions' #informseminar
Kim Harding discusses ethical veganism #inform #informseminar
November 30, 2024 at 12:37 PM
Kim Harding discusses ethical veganism #inform #informseminar
At the Inform seminar on New Religiosity on Campus. Suzanne Newcombe is currently welcoming delegates! @informreligion.bsky.social
November 30, 2024 at 11:08 AM
At the Inform seminar on New Religiosity on Campus. Suzanne Newcombe is currently welcoming delegates! @informreligion.bsky.social
Surprisingly nice weather for the journey to tomorrow's Inform seminar!
November 29, 2024 at 1:57 PM
Surprisingly nice weather for the journey to tomorrow's Inform seminar!
In Manchester with @toriapinklotus.bsky.social!
November 17, 2024 at 1:17 AM
In Manchester with @toriapinklotus.bsky.social!
Currently preparing my talk for the next Inform seminar on why students love learning about the notion 'cults' - a pedagogical reflection on the teaching of minority religions.
November 13, 2024 at 3:13 PM
Currently preparing my talk for the next Inform seminar on why students love learning about the notion 'cults' - a pedagogical reflection on the teaching of minority religions.