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This is the page for the Queen's Foundation. We like difference! If you are passionate for God's work in God's world, then join us.

At Queen’s we recognise that God made the world to be full of creativity and difference. Our differences help us to know ourselves better, see God more clearly, love God more deeply, and learn how to serve God’s people.

12/10/2026

IN THE NEWS

Celebrating the completion of a two-year joint research project between The Queen's Foundation and St Mellitus College, led by Revd Dr Allison Fenton and Revd Ed Olsworth-Peter, exploring the experiences of neurodivergent lay and ordained ministers in training, and now featured in Church Times !

Read the full article here: https://www.churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/2-october/comment/analysis/analysis-hidden-stories-of-neurodivergence-brought-to-light

"A fundamental narrative that needs to be embedded is that neurodivergent people are called to ministry because they are neurodivergent not despite being neurodivergent".

Along with the research report, a suite of resources is now available, including a podcast, guidelines for TEIs, and a card-based training tool.

Find out more: https://www.queens.ac.uk/neurodivergence-and-formation-research-project/

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09/10/2026

We are very pleased to share that Queen's research student Matthew Swires-Hennessy will be conducting his PhD Public Defence on 14th October 2026, at VU Amsterdam.

Matthew will be defending his thesis titled, 'Baptising the English: Navigating Liturgical and Ecclesial Tensions in Belonging to an Established Church in a Post-Christian Culture', and you read more about his facinating work here: https://vu.nl/en/events/2026/phd-defense-m-swires-hennessy

Whilst Matthew will be in Amsterdam, there is the opportunity for you to join him virtually via the VU livestream.

Link: https://vu.nl/pedel/livestream

Start time: 10:45am (UK Time)
End time: 12:15pm (UK Time)

08/10/2026

BOOKING DEADLINE

If you are hoping to join us on Thursday 22 October for the highly anticipated Robert Beckford Lecture 2026, remember to book your ticket by next wednesday, 14th October!

Book now at www.queens.ac.uk/RBL26

All are welcome - Please share with your networks

06/10/2026

It was great to welcome Queen’s doctoral students, at various stages of their PhD journey, for our 2026 Annual Research Residential.

We were also delighted to welcome Prof. Maria Poggi Johnson from the University of Scranton, alongside Marianne van Zwieten and Prof. Willem van Peursen from our partner institution, VU Amsterdam.

This year’s theme, “Writing as Research”, brought together a diverse group of researchers in person and online for three days of workshops, discussion and time to focus on the writing that sits at the heart of their research.

Our keynote speaker, Prof. Willem van Peursen, newly appointed Director of the SRT Graduate School, explored the theme “What if…? Linguistic Biases and Academic Writing”.

If you would like to find out more about research opportunities at Queen's, please visit https://www.queens.ac.uk/study-routes/research/

05/10/2026

Join us for the first Asian Theology Forum of the new academic year, taking place online.

This session will explore the theme “Christian Witness in Contemporary Sri Lanka: An Embodiment – Theological Approach”, with Rev. Leslie Dareeju, Principal of The Theological College of Lanka, Sri Lanka.

📅 Thursday 15 Oct 2026
🕐 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm (UK Time)
💻 Online

Register now: https://www.queens.ac.uk/events/asian-theology-forum-october/

02/10/2026

🛍️ You asked. We listened.

Students, alumni and friends have been asking where they could buy a Queen’s hoodie, fleece and other branded items. After years of promises, we are thrilled to announce:

The Queen’s Online Merch Shop is officially open! 🎉

From clothing and our new tote bags to tea towels and more, you can now have your Queen’s favourites delivered anywhere in the UK, or collect them when you are next on site.

Take a look at the collection and pick your favourite: https://www.queens.ac.uk/shop/

01/10/2026

For Black History Month 2026, Seasons of Justice from West Midlands Racial Justice Initiative speaks with Queen's tutors Dr Mabel Alkali and Revd Canon Dr Carlton Turner, about the Empower Racial Justice Project.

The episode explores this year’s theme, “Honouring our Communities”, by asking what honour looks like in theological education beyond visibility, celebration or representation. The conversation opens up questions of vocation, belonging, curriculum, institutional culture, hidden labour, mentoring, gatekeeping, and the changes needed for UKME and Global Majority Heritage theological educators, students and leaders to flourish.

Listen for a thoughtful and challenging conversation about what churches and institutions must hear, confront and change, and where hope is already taking shape.

🔊Listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-3273CeF_QE
🔊Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2lauI3K2yEiHRXbLLExv3f?si=XIO-E8cASeWyUkwbLfZRZQ

30/09/2026

Another cohort of students has now completed their induction at Queen's!

Our new resident and daily/weekly commuter students spent an exciting week discovering the campus, getting to know one another and getting a sense of what lies ahead for their study and ministerial formation.

We are delighted to welcome all our students to Queen’s for this new academic year. Whether you will be learning on campus, online or in a hybrid format, we look forward to seeing how your learning, faith and ministry develop over the year ahead.

Welcome to Queen’s!

23/09/2026

Thinking about doing a PhD in Black Religious Studies?

Whether you are new to theological study or want to refresh and strengthen your skills as a postgraduate researcher, our BiP (Bridging into PhD) programme provides a foundation in epistemological, sociological and Black theological research methods to help prepare you for PhD study.

If you know someone who needs to take the next step towards their PhD, do share this with them.

Hurry! This is a final call to join the BIP programme this year with the Centre for Black Theology. Apply by Wednesday 30 September.

✍🏽 Apply here: https://queens.jotform.com/221251806181044

If you would like to arrange a chat, please contact Dr Dulcie Dixon McKenzie at [email protected]

22/09/2026

Over the weekend, we had the pleasure of welcoming our newest part-time students for their induction!

During their first few days together, the group had the chance to get to know one another, sharing in worship, conversation and delicious food.

As they left with heads filled with information and login details, and hearts full of excitement for all that God has in store for them, we pray for a blessed journey in this new chapter of their lives and ministry.

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