Philosophy of Religion. The department is saddened by the news that John Heywood Thomas has passed away at the age of 98. Professor Heywood Thomas was a lecturer in Philosophy of Religion at the University of Manchester between 1957–65, where he published his seminal book interpreting and critiquing his own teacher Paul Tillich, alongside a number of important journal articles. You can read 'Paul Tillich: An Appraisal' here. Following his time at Manchester, John became a Reader in Divinity at Durham (1964–74) and Professor and Head of the Department of Theology at Nottingham University (1974–92). In retirement, John held an honorary professorship at the University of Wales. Robert Pope has published an obituary in the Guardian.
