Durham University - Theology & Religion

Durham University - Theology & Religion The Department of Theology and Religion sits between Durham Castle and Durham Cathedral on the Palace Green. Cranmer Hall).

We have students from all over the world studying all things ancient and modern. The Department of Theology and Religion has flourished at Durham University since its foundation in 1832, and has established an international reputation as one of the leading departments in its field. It works within a range of Christian traditions – and also outside them, though it is not a world religions departmen

t. Its traditional strengths lie in the fields of Biblical studies and Christian theology. In recent years it has also broadened its range of expertise to Jewish studies and to the sociology and anthropology of religion. Learning and research within the Department is focused on three key areas: Biblical studies, Christian theology and the study of religion. Biblical studies are split into New Testament, Old Testament and Ancient Judaism. We are one of the few universities to offer the full range of Biblical and ancient languages (Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic, Syriac, and Middle Egyptian). Christian theology is divided into: ethical, philosophical and systematic theology; and historical theology and church history. A more specific undergraduate joint honours programme in Philosophy and Theology is available for those with an interest in the links between religion, ethics and philosophy. We work within a range of Christian traditions – Catholic, Anglican and Eastern Orthodox Studies are particular strengths – but we aren’t confined to any of them: our approach is to let each tradition be itself, but also to bring them all into dialogue. The study of religion looks at the anthropological, and sociological aspects of religion in the analysis of mainstream traditions and alternative religious movements, and on the practical study of contemporary religion. Specialist staff interests include Mormonism; death, dying and disposal; shamanism; religion and emotion; religion/faith and globalisation; contemporary and post-evangelicalism; religion and generational change; pilgrimage; sacred space; myth analysis; and South Asian Christianities. The department enjoys many cross-departmental and interdisciplinary links around the University, including the Institute for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies and the Institute for Medieval and Early Modern Studies, as well as a strong, collaborative relationship with the theological institutions based in and around Durham (e.g. All staff are involved in research, publication, and supervision, and students are introduced to cutting-edge ideas in their course of study. With its home in Abbey House, right next to Durham Cathedral, a UNESCO world Heritage site, it is beautiful and immensely exciting place to study and to research in Theology and Religion.

SEMINARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY & RELIGION THIS WEEK (W21: Mon 11 Dec - Fri 15 Dec 2017):https://www.dur.ac.uk/th...
11/12/2017

SEMINARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY & RELIGION THIS WEEK (W21: Mon 11 Dec - Fri 15 Dec 2017):
https://www.dur.ac.uk/theology.religion/research/seminars/upcoming.seminars/
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MONDAY 11 DECEMBER 2017:
16:15: New Testament Research Seminar:
Seminar Room C (D/TH107), Dept. of Theology & Religion, Abbey House, DH1 3RS, Durham
Dr Jane Heath, Durham University:
TBD
(Attendance at the New Testament seminar is RESTRICTED to research postgraduates & staff working in the New Testament area & to others on the seminar's mailing list. Anyone who is not a member of the seminar but who wishes to attend a specific meeting should contact the New Testament Seminar Coordinator, Ms Kelsie Rodenbiker: [email protected])

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TUESDAY 12 DECEMBER 2017:
11:30: Religion and Society Research Seminar:
Seminar Room C (D/TH107), Dept. of Theology & Religion, Abbey House, DH1 3RS, Durham
Ms Lucinda Murphy, Durham University:
Christmas & Winter Holidays: an ideas workshop (Postgraduate Research Seminar 5)
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15:00: Theology and Ministry Research Seminar:
Seminar Room B (D/TH004), Dept. of Theology & Religion, Abbey House, DH1 3RS, Durham
Professor Pete Ward, Durham University:
Reshaping Practical Theology
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16:00: Old Testament Research Seminar:
Seminar Room C (D/TH107), Dept. of Theology & Religion, Abbey House, DH1 3RS, Durham
Dr John Jarick, University of Oxford:
God as Gambler: An Unauthorized Addendum to "Old Testament Pictures of God"

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WEDNESDAY 13 DECEMBER 2017:
15:30: Café des Théologiennes Research Seminar:
Abbey House, DH1 3RS, Durham
Christmas Social for all Women in the Department
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17:30: Ushaw Lectures Series:
Ushaw College
Dr Stefano Cracolici, Durham University:
Nativity Scenes: A Live Performance

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THURSDAY 14 DECEMBER 2017:
11:00: History of Christianity Research Seminar:
Seminar Room C (D/TH107), Dept. of Theology & Religion, Abbey House, DH1 3RS, Durham
Dr Krastu Banev, Durham University:
The re-introduction of military chaplaincy in post-Soviet Russia (1990-2017)

11/11/2017
SPIRITUALITY, THEOLOGY & HEALTH SEMINAR(9 November 2017):Dr Glòria Durà-Vilà "Sadness, Depression & the Dark Night of th...
11/11/2017

SPIRITUALITY, THEOLOGY & HEALTH SEMINAR
(9 November 2017):
Dr Glòria Durà-Vilà "Sadness, Depression & the Dark Night of the Soul. The role of the clergy in the care of sadness and depression, and their collaboration with mental health professionals"

This seminar took place on Thursday 9 November 2017, 4.30-6pm in Seminar Room B (D/TH004, Dept. of Theology & Religion, Abbey House, DH1 3RS, Durham) ABSTRAC...

POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY & RELIGION
11/10/2017

POSTGRADUATE STUDY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY & RELIGION

EXPANDED REASON AWARDS WINNERS: HONORABLE MENTION FOR CHRIS COOK & THE MA IN SPIRITUALITY, THEOLOGY & HEALTH OF THE DEPA...
07/10/2017

EXPANDED REASON AWARDS WINNERS: HONORABLE MENTION FOR CHRIS COOK & THE MA IN SPIRITUALITY, THEOLOGY & HEALTH OF THE DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY AND RELIGION:
https://www.dur.ac.uk/theology.religion/about/news/?itemno=32178
After receiving 367 works from 170 universities and over 30 countries, the international jury, meeting at the University Francisco de Vitoria, has chosen four winners and two honorable mentions that best answered the challenge of actively promoting a dialogue between sciences and theology/philosophy. The Awards ceremony will take place at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences in Vatican City on September 27th. Honorable mention for Christopher Cook and the MA in Spirituality, Theology & Health of the Department of Theology and Religion.

07/10/2017

DURHAM UNIVERSITY RANKED 5TH IN THE UK ACCORDING TO THE TIMES & SUNDAY TIMES GOOD UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2018:
https://www.dur.ac.uk/news/newsitem/?itemno=32371
The Music department is top ranked (for the second year running in the GUG) and the English department is joint top ranked (with St Andrews). The overall 5th place ranking marks over ten years that Durham has been ranked in the top ten in this influential league table.

DURHAM IN WORLD TOP 30 FOR ARTS AND HUMANITIES:https://www.dur.ac.uk/news/newsitem/?itemno=32271Durham University has be...
07/10/2017

DURHAM IN WORLD TOP 30 FOR ARTS AND HUMANITIES:
https://www.dur.ac.uk/news/newsitem/?itemno=32271
Durham University has been recognised as a global leader in Arts and Humanities in a prestigious international league table.

Durham maintained 29th position in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2018 for Arts & Humanities, published today.

The rankings are published annually by the THE, which “judges world class universities across their core missions – teaching, research, knowledge transfer and international outlook”.

Arts and Humanities is a broad subject area consisting of a range of more specialised subjects including Theology and Religion, Philosophy, Music, Modern Languages and Cultures, History, English Studies, Classics and Ancient History and Archaeology.

Durham University has been recognised as a global leader in Arts and Humanities in a prestigious international league table.

DURHAM RANKED IN WORLD TOP 50 FOR EMPLOYER REPUTATION:https://www.dur.ac.uk/news/newsitem/?itemno=32269Durham University...
07/10/2017

DURHAM RANKED IN WORLD TOP 50 FOR EMPLOYER REPUTATION:
https://www.dur.ac.uk/news/newsitem/?itemno=32269
Durham University has been ranked amongst the world’s leading universities for employer reputation in the 2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings. The Rankings, which are based on over 30,000 responses to the QS Employer Survey, ask employers to identify those institutions from which they source the most competent, innovative and effective graduates.

Durham University has been ranked amongst the world’s leading universities for employer reputation in the 2018 QS Graduate Employability Rankings.

DURHAM WINS 'BEST STUDENT COMMUNITY' AWARD 2017:https://www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/life/experience/news/?itemno=32238As...
07/10/2017

DURHAM WINS 'BEST STUDENT COMMUNITY' AWARD 2017:
https://www.dur.ac.uk/undergraduate/life/experience/news/?itemno=32238
As students arrive at Durham University for a new academic year, they can be assured they are officially part of the UKs Best Student Community, according to this year’s National Student Housing Survey (NSHS).

The award reflects Durham’s commitment to delivering the best possible student experience and reinforces its position as a leader in UK higher education, having been recognised as one of the top universities both nationally and globally in a range of respected rankings.

As students prepare to arrive at Durham University for a new academic year, they can be assured they are officially part of the UKs Best Student Community, according to this year’s National Student Housing Survey (NSHS).

15/06/2017

THEOLOGY AND RELIGION AT DURHAM RANKED 3RD IN THE GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE LEAGUE TABLES 2018
Students graduating this year from the Dept. of Theology and Religion will have an advantage. The 2018 Guardian University Guide League Tables has ranked Durham’s Dept. of Theology and Religion 3rd in the UK. According to the same table, the Dept. of Theology and Religion was ranked 2nd in terms of employability with 90% of graduates finding graduate-level jobs, or further study within six months of graduation. To view the tables, please follow the link:
https://www.dur.ac.uk/theology.religion/about/news/?itemno=31457

in terms of employability with 90% of graduates finding graduate-level jobs, or further study within six months of graduation. To view the tables, please follow the link:

NPIF PhD STUDENTSHIPS IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES(NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY INVESTMENT FUND)Northern Bridge Doctoral Training...
15/06/2017

NPIF PhD STUDENTSHIPS IN THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
(NATIONAL PRODUCTIVITY INVESTMENT FUND)
Northern Bridge Doctoral Training Partnership and Northumbria-Sunderland Consortium in Art & Design.

Durham University is pleased to announce 12 additional Northern Bridge PhD studentships across Newcastle University, Durham University, Queen's University Belfast, Northumbria University and University of Sunderland. These are to support research that is related to Design and The Creative Sector. For more information, click below.
Please note that the application closing date is Friday 30 June 2017 at 5.00pm (UK time):
https://www.dur.ac.uk/arts.humanities/funding_opportunities/home-eu/phdhomeeu/npif/

Durham University is pleased to announce 12 additional Northern Bridge PhD studentships across Newcastle University, Durham University, Queen's University Belfast, Northumbria University and University of Sunderland. These are to support research that is related to Design and The Creative Sector.

SPIRITUALITY, THEOLOGY & HEALTH SEMINAR(11 May 2017):Dr Fraser Watts "Hope and Optimism: Theology, Psychology and Mental...
12/05/2017

SPIRITUALITY, THEOLOGY & HEALTH SEMINAR
(11 May 2017):
Dr Fraser Watts "Hope and Optimism: Theology, Psychology and Mental Health"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U76cITBZQ5Q

This seminar took place on Thursday 11 May 2017, 4.30-6pm in Seminar Room B (D/TH004, Dept. of Theology & Religion, Abbey House, DH1 3RS, Durham) ABSTRACT: H...

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