Theology and Religion at Durham has established an international reputation as one of the world-leading departments in its field. Our strengths range from Biblical Studies and Christian Theology to Jewish studies and the sociology and anthropology of religion. We enjoy many interdisciplinary links within the Faculty of Arts and Humanities and around the University, including strong collaborative relationships with various theological institutions based in Durham and are one of the largest and most influential departments in the UK. We are consistently rated amongst the top three departments in the UK by both the Good University Guide and the Complete University Guide.
Department Receives Top RAE Rankings
The Department is pleased to announce that in the Research Assessment Exercise for 2008, it has been ranked at no. 1 among all departments of theology and religion in the UK in two categories: (a) the highest percentage of publications at 4* (world-leading research) and (b) the highest Grade Point Average for these publications. This is a major achievement, which confirms Durham University's position as a front-rank institution for Theology and Religion and reflects its continuing leadership in the academic discipline. More information
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Durham Invitation to Pope Benedict
A Durham consortium of University and faith leaders hopes that Pope Benedict XVI will accept their invitation to make the first ever papal visit to the North East of England.
(2 Nov 2009) » More about Durham Invitation to Pope Benedict
Forthcoming Events
The Future of Trinitarian Theology: Catholic Perspectives
What is the future of Catholic Trinitarian Theology? Recent Trinitarian "revivals" have made much use of philosophical resources from the idealist tradition. Some Catholic theologians have followed suit; some have resisted. Recent critiques of idealism, and the recent wide-scale rethinking of Patristic and Medieval theology's legacy, suggests the needs for new (or a return to old) paths. The aim of this ecumenical seminar is to generate critical conversation around the questions.
Forthcoming Seminars
- 25 November 2009 10:00: One Day Colloquium: The Future of Trinitarian Theology: Catholic Perspectives - Catholic Theology Research Seminar
- 30 November 2009 16:15: Bethany Shmethany! What does it matter as long as it's over the Jordan? (Jn 1.28) - Dr Wendy North
- 1 December 2009 16:15: Introduction to Qoheleth - Stuart Weeks, Durham University
- 2 December 2009 11:30: Species Equals Person?: a Trope and its Entanglements in Contemporary Naeporue and Nacirema Societies - Professor Michael Carrithers, Durham University
- 3 December 2009 13:15: Trinity and society: politics and doctrine - Miranda Threlfall-Holmes
- 7 December 2009 16:15: Eschatology and the Emotions in Early Christianity - Dr Stephen Barton
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