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Stephen Miller @miller-flash-1066.bsky.social · 17h

A great pleasure to attend yesterday’s responses to Prof. Susannah Ticciati’s wonderful inaugural lecture, Does God Play Hide and Seek? on Augustine and human fallibility, where we were reminded that God is not a thing and that no one has more access to God than others.
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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · 15d

✨ New academic year, new adventures! ✨
Theology & Religious Studies is kicking off 2025–26 in our new home at Bush House, SE Wing, 6th Floor.

Wishing everyone a year full of curiosity, big ideas, and good vibes on campus. Come find us—we can’t wait to see you! 🌍📚

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Dr Renasha Khan @renasha.bsky.social · Jul 15

Thrilled to have been on this Early Career's Researcher workshop at @BSASocrel #socrel25 with Dr Jennie Riley @jen-studies-death.bsky.social and Dr Rob Barward-Symmons @robb-s.bsky.social on public speaking, comms and accessibility!Such brilliant advice on how to get our research out into the world!

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Jul 11

A powerful evening at the 2nd McDonald Agape Lecture with Genesis Tramaine, Emily Young & Christine Joynes. A moving conversation on art, faith & materiality — from sacred stone to spirit-led painting. Grateful to all three for their insight and presence. #TheologyAndTheArts

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Jul 9

🔈 JOB ALERT! 🚨

The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King's College London is seeking to appoint Lecturer in Islamic Studies!

Deadline: 31st July 2025

For more information check the 🔗 kcl.ac.uk/jobs/119465-le…

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Jaffer A. Mirza @jmirza.bsky.social · Jun 28

My analysis on Iran-Israel conflict for @middleeasteye-rss.bsky.social

Why western-led regime change in Iran will backfire spectacularly

www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-...

Why western-led regime change in Iran will backfire spectacularly

The West may target Iran's leadership, but it cannot dismantle the revolutionary system and transnational Shia networks that sustain the Islamic Republic

www.middleeasteye.net

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Jun 19

🎧 The Vibe Shift — a bold new podcast from Dr. Edward David explores Gen Z’s spiritual lives in the digital age. From papal TikTokers to lifestyle gurus, it’s religion, influence & identity reimagined.

🔗 Listen: open.spotify.com/show/1LUcI9h...
#TheVibeShift #GenZ #DigitalFaith

The Vibe Shift

Podcast · The Gen Z Role Models Project · The Vibe Shift is a podcast of the Gen Z Role Models Project, based at King’s College London. We explore the fast-changing spiritual lives of the first smartp...

open.spotify.com

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Dr Renasha Khan @renasha.bsky.social · Jun 18

Thrilled to share that I’ll be staying on at @kcltrs.bsky.social as Lecturer in Religion, Politics and Ethics. I’m deeply grateful to my colleagues and friends in the department for their support and encouragement- it means the world. Excited to continue working in this brilliant team!

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Jun 18

Exciting news! We're pleased to
announce that Dr Renasha Khan @renasha.bsky.social has been appointed Lecturer in Religion, Politics and Ethics.

Renasha takes up the post in Sept 2025, continuing her work on religion, race, gender, digital media, and politics.

#KingsTRS #religion #politics #ethics

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Jun 16

WEBINAR: Disclosing & Surviving Abuse in Religious Contexts
Tues 17 June | 🕐 1–2:30pm (BST) | 💻 Online

With Prof. Linda Woodhead, Jo Kind, Prof. Lisa Oakley & Dr. Jenny Hardy.
Hosted by Rosie Dawson.
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/disclosing...

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Jun 16

Thrilled to share that Dr Chloë Reddaway @thevcs.bsky.social is keynote speaker at the St John Henry Newman Conference 2025

🎨 Theme: Catholic Imagination: shaping perceptions of Catholicism for the mid-twenty first century
📍18 June | Open to all 🔗 www.stmarys.ac.uk/news/2025/05...

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Jun 12

Exciting news! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that Dr Nathanael Vette @nathanaelvette.bsky.social has been appointed permanent Lecturer in New Testament, Gender, and Arts at our department! 📚✨

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Jun 11

🎉 Congratulations to Dr Karen O’Brien-Kop @obrienk.bsky.social
on receiving a @britishacademy.bsky.social
Small Grant for her upcoming project on plant ontologies & sustainable practice in Ayurveda! Launching July 2025, the research explores health, ecology & ethics. 🌿 #Ayurveda #Sustainability

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Jun 4

📣 Calling all King’s students — the Brenda Trenowden Feminist Analysis Essay Prize is now open!

Got coursework that uses a feminist lens? Submit it for a chance to win:
🥇 £600 | 🥈 £300 | 🥉 £100

📅 Deadline: Fri 27 June 2025
📧 [email protected]
📝 Subject: Brenda Trenowden Essay Prize

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Dr Renasha Khan @renasha.bsky.social · Jun 3

Had a blast chatting with @KingsCareers on their Careers in Your Ears podcast! 🎙️ From documentary filmmaking to academia — the twists, turns, and lessons learned. If your career path’s a bit unconventional, this one’s for you. Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/5b3F...

#lifeatkings

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · May 29

The TRS department is spending the day at the Aga Khan Centre for our departmental away day- reflecting, strategising, and planning. Grateful for the time and space to think collaboratively with colleagues in such an inspiring setting. #TRSKCL #AgaKhanCentre #AcademicLife

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · May 20

🧘‍♂️ Straps, Mats, and Huts — but make it ancient. Join Dr. Seth Powell for a deep dive into the visual & material history of yoga in premodern India!

📅 18 June 2025
🕔 5–6.30pm
📍 KCL, Nash Lecture Theatre

Register:
🔗https://www.tickettailor.com/events/kingscollegelondon4/1701505

#YogaHistory #KCLTRS

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · May 20

📣 Join us for Professor Susannah Ticciati’s Inaugural Lecture!
Tuesday 27 May 2025 6.30pm | Safra Lecture Theatre, KCL

“God is found only to be sought all the more avidly” – Augustine.
Explore belief, fallibility & thought beyond ideology.

🎟 Register: www.tickettailor.com/events/kings...

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · May 14

Check out highlights from #GuntonDay at @kcltrs.bsky.social Brilliant PhD presentations kicked things off before Prof. Nicholas Adams took the stage for the Colin Gunton Memorial Lecture: “Toxic Positivity: How Philosophy Cheerfully Undermines Faith #guntonday #kcltrs #lifeatkings

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Nathanael Vette @nathanaelvette.bsky.social · May 12

I'll be speaking at the PEF (@palexfund.bsky.social) this Thursday on some intriguing connections between the Gospel of John and Aelia Capitolina (Jerusalem c.a. 130 CE). Do come along if you're in London!

King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · May 12

Explore pagan Jerusalem & a rare artefact linked to John 5:2 with Nathanael Vette (KCL) @nathanaelvette.bsky.social @palexfund.bsky.social
🎟️ Free – email [email protected] to book
🔗 www.pef.org.uk/wp-content/u...
🗓️ Thurs 15 May, 6pm
📍 PEF, Greenwich, Lond

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · May 13

A deliciously decolonial afternoon for our Religion, Race & Gender class! Food history, culture & cookery with Dr Michal Nachman!
Huge thanks to @KCLNutriSci, Michal, Pilira & our amazing students!

#DecoloniseTheCurriculum #FoodAnthropology

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · May 12

Explore pagan Jerusalem & a rare artefact linked to John 5:2 with Nathanael Vette (KCL) @nathanaelvette.bsky.social @palexfund.bsky.social
🎟️ Free – email [email protected] to book
🔗 www.pef.org.uk/wp-content/u...
🗓️ Thurs 15 May, 6pm
📍 PEF, Greenwich, Lond

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · May 9

📢 Booking now open for the 2025 Ethel M. Wood Lecture!
Prof Judith Buchanan (Oxford) will speak on ‘Courting and thwarting the “ill word”: the figure of Judith in film, art and literature’
📍 Anatomy lecture theatre 🗓️ Mon 19 May, 5:30pm 🔗 www.tickettailor.com/events/kings...
#EthelMWoodlecture

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · May 8

Now open: Walton Scholarships at King’s!
£4,500 awards available for full-time MA & MPhil/PhD students in Theology & Religious Studies.

Apply now & spread the word!

More info: www.kcl.ac.uk/news/theolog...

#KingsTRS #Scholarships #PostgradFunding

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King’s TRS @kcltrs.bsky.social · Apr 29

Theology meets the modern world—boldly, brilliantly, and with nuance. The F.D. Maurice Lectures return next week at King’s, with Prof Sarojini Nadar as this year’s speaker. Have you booked your seat?
www.tickettailor.com/events/kings...

#FDMauriceLectures #kcltrs #KingsCollegeLondond

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