New Publication

Theology. Scott Midson has published "Technology: Cybernetics and Creation" in the T&T Clark Handbook of the Doctrine of Creation, edited by Jason Goroncy. Further information.

International Conference Paper

Theology and Technology. Scott Midson gave a paper "Theological Foundations and Problematisations of Lovotics" at the Theology, Technology and Human Flourishing conference, Carlow College, St Patrick's, Ireland, on 13th April.

Religion & Theology Research Seminar

 

Religion & Theology. 2nd May,  Enoch Adekoya (University of Manchester) will give a paper "Eschatology and the Politicality of the Church". University Place 6.208 and Online. 4-5.30pm. For access, please email Wren Radford.

New Publication

Biblical studies. George J. Brooke has published “The Bible and the Humanities and the Social Sciences” in Changes in Sacred Texts and Traditions: Methodological Encounters and Debates, edited by Martti Nissinen and Jutta Jokiranta, Resources for Biblical Study 106 (Atlanta, GA: SBL Press, 2024), 547–60.

SST Conference

Theology. The Society for the Study of Theology annual conference was well attended by our students and staff this year. Finlay Malcom and Charlotte Bray presented papers, and Peter Scott and Charlotte Gargett also attended. LTI member Jenny Daggers chaired a session. Former PhD student Caleb Gordon co-chaired a new seminar stream on Ecotheology. And Scott Midson as SST Secretary organised the whole event for the first time with over 200 people attending. The conference ran at Warwick, 8th-11th April 2024, and the theme was Prayer. Further information.

Ehrhardt Seminar in Biblical Studies

 

Biblical Studies. On 25th April, Jane Heath (Durham University) will give a paper "Clement of Alexandria and the Judgement of Taste." University Place 6.208 and Online. Please contact Lev Eakins if you are interested in joining.

Theological Educators’ Conference

Theological education. On 10 July, Eve Parker will be a speaker at Durham University at the Annual Theological Educators’ Conference on the subject of Theological Education and Mental Health. The conference will take place 10 – 12 July. Theological educators can find out more and sign up here.

Religion & Theology Research Seminar

  

Religion & Theology. 18th April, Holly Morse and Peter Scott will be in Conversation on the topic of Community. University Place 6.208 and Online. 4-5.30pm. For access, please email Wren Radford.

New publication

Atheism and Jewish Studies. Daniel R. Langton, "The Non-Believing Jew: A Historical Survey of Judaism’s Engagement with Atheism." International Journal for the Study of Skepticism (published online ahead of print 2024), 1-19. Further information.

New podcast series, Centre for Jewish Studies

Jewish Studies and New Testament Studies. 'What would Jesus the Jew do?' is new podcast exploring key questions that will help readers of the New Testament to better understand Judaism at the time of Jesus. In each episode, scholars from the Centre for Jewish Studies and Centre for Biblical Studies at the University of Manchester talk listeners through a topic. The companion website provides links to all of the episodes as well as additional resources to deepen your understanding. Further information.

SALC research showcase: Environment

Environment and religion. Finlay Malcom will be speaking at the SALC research showcase. The theme is Environment. Tue 14 May 2024, 12:00-5:30 PM at Kanaris Theatre, Manchester Museum, M13 9PL. Further details.

Ehrhardt Seminar in Biblical Studies

 

Biblical Studies. On 11th April, Dan Batovici (KU Leuven/University of Cambridge) will give a paper "Clement of Rome in Syriac Biblical Manuscripts." University Place 6.208 and Online. Please contact Lev Eakins if you are interested in joining.

International Conference Paper

Political philosophy and religion. Samuel O'Connor Perks will present a paper "Simone Weil, the Catholic Worker Movement and contested readings of Marx" at the workshop "The Politics and Ethics of Labour" at the American Weil Society colloquium, April 26-27th, Université of Montréal.