NTC PhD Graduates

Graduates. We are proud to celebrate eight PhD graduates at Nazarene Theological College, one of our validated partners: Bethany Louise Addington (Theology), Daniel Arnold, Daniel J. Atkins (NT), Colin Bearup (Islam), Richard Eugene Clark (Theology), David Harry Lunn (Wesley Studies), Lindi Wells Martsolf (OT), and Lydia Elizabeth Nelson (Womanist Theology). Special congratulations to Richard, Lindi, Lydia, and David, who have all secured academic teaching positions in higher education!

BBC-Manchester Workshop for Schools and Students

Careers. On Wednesday 21st August, we hosted our annual event with the BBC to showcase the Going Beyond Belief resource. We had over 100 sixth form and Year 11 students/teachers along with six representatives of the BBC's production team, including the head of religion and ethics, in attendance. They were treated to Taster Sessions engaging with the resource by Holly and Scott on feminist theologies and roboethics respectively, and a panel presentation and Q&A by the BBC about careers in media. A good showing of current students from R&T and Lib Arts attended the lunchtime BBC Careers session too.

New Publication

Christian studies. David Bundy (Honorary Fellow), Geordan Hammond (Associate Director of the Manchester Wesley Research Centre), and David Han have edited and published Social Engagement in the Holiness and Pentecostal Movements, Studies in the Holiness and Pentecostal Movements (University Park: Penn State University Press, 2026). Further information.

Peer Mentoring Scheme

For students. Peer Mentoring is a program that offers a student-led support network for whatever issues or queries you may have about all aspects of university life, whether that be academic, social, extracurricular, etc. The sessions are designed around you and your needs. The first session is Wednesday 28th October, 1- 2 pm, in Sam Alex_W2.19. A regular stream of contact will be made throughout the year; however, you are free to get in touch with the Team at any point. The student-led team are Rosie Kinch (Student Coordinator), Grace Drysdale, Leen Shabsogh, and Olive Ainsworth.

Webcast, Sherman Lecture 2026

Jewish Studies. We're delighted to announce that the webcast is now ready to view: Dr Jonathan Boyd (London Institute for Jewish Policy Research) gave the 2026 Sherman Community Lecture (co-sponsored by the Jewish Rep Council of Greater Manchester) entitled "British Jews in 2026: Where are we now, and what might the future hold?" Watch again

New Publication

Bible and art. Siobhán Jolley has published 'Ein anderer Blick auf Maria Magdalena? Künstlerinnen und feministische Ambitionen' for the catalogue accompanying the Städel Museum's Mary Magdalene exhibition. Further information.

Response to Public Lecture

Buddhist studies. Gregory Adam Scott responded to a talk by Ben Brose on 'Stranger things: supranormal events in modern Chinese Buddhist autobiography'. 22nd May 2026 at SOAS, University of London. The video is now online.

New Podcast Appearance

Biblical studies. Sarah Parkhouse spoke about the Gospel of Mary on the US-based 'Lost Ladies of Lit' podcast. Further information.

Religion & Theology Research Seminar

 

Religion & Theology. 2nd November, Jillian Marcantonio (Campbell University), 'Igniting a Fiery Imagination: Romanos the Melodist's Liturgical Poetry'. 2pm. Online only. Email Siobhán or Kamran for the link.

Public Talk at St Paul's Cathedral

Christian art. Siobhán Jolley is speaking at St Paul's Cathedral on 'Reading the saints: unlocking the story of sainthood in sacred art'. The talk is based on Siobhán's recent book 'Saints' published with the National Gallery. Sunday 1st November, 1-2pm. Further information.

Carmel College Presentation

Social responsibility. Michael Hoelzl was invited to give a talk on the problem of evil and the philosophical question of theodicy on October 9th 2026 at Sixth Form Carmel College in St. Helens. After the presentation they did a workshop on the World Press Photo Award 2026 and discussed how contemporary forms of evil and violence are portrayed and understood today.

International Society for Science and Religion, blog entry

Jewish history. Daniel Langton was invited to contribute an entry entitled 'When Darwin met the Jews' for the International Society for Science and Religion blog. "When Charles Darwin published On the Origin of Species in 1859, he could hardly have anticipated that within fifteen years his ideas would be expounded in Hebrew and compared with the teachings of the ancient Jewish sages..." 15 Oct 2026. Further information.

Scriptural Reasoning Event

Interfaith event. UoM Diversity Dialogues, the RS Student Society, and Manchester Jewish Society are running a Scriptural Reasoning event to discuss beginnings of the Bible, Quran and Torah. 14th October, Uni Place 4.213, 4pm onwards.