2023
School of Divinity events from 2023.
Sanctity as a Story: Literary-Studies Perspectives on Narrative Patterns
The Scottish Network for Religion and Literature hosts a seminar with Dr Halszka Leleń.
2023 Cunningham Lectures
Professor Oliver O'Donovan delivers the 2023 Cunningham Lectures
Artificial Intelligence and the Christian Churches
23 February, 9:40am. St John’s Cornerstone Centre, Princes Street, Edinburgh
Book Launch: The Animalising Affliction of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4
A book launch and reception held for Peter Joshua Atkins' publication 'The Animalising Affliction of Nebuchadnezzar in Daniel 4: Reading Across the Human-Animal Boundary' (Bloomsbury/T&T Clark)
A conversation with Trishna Singh, an International Women's Day event
Join Chloe Gardner in conversation with Trishna Singh, an International Women's Day event.
Chitra Ramaswamy in conversation about Homelands: The History of a Friendship
We are delighted to welcome Chitra Ramaswamy to talk about her latest book: a hybrid biography/memoir exploring her friendship with a 98-year-old German Jewish refugee called Henry Wuga.
The Khyentse Lecture in Buddhist Studies 2023
Rita Langer will deliver this year's Khyentse Lecture in Buddhist Studies with the title of “How Buddhists manage demons: the Bahirava puja in Sri Lanka (talk and film screening)".
The Public and Political Role of TRS Research: Voices from Ukraine, Russia and Georgia
Thursday 30th March, 4pm-6pm, Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre
2022/23 Gifford Lecture Series
The University of Edinburgh hosts this year's Gifford Lecture series with Professor John Dupré from 1-11 May
Book Launch: The End of the Church? Conversations with the work of David Jasper
1 June, 4-5:30pm, Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre
Inaugural Lecture: “Entangled in Divinity: African Religions and World Christianity”
Professor Emma Wild-Wood delivers her Inaugural Lecture
Spirituality, Faith and Belief: Voyages of Discovery, with Jo Clifford, Rob Mackenzie and Medha Singh
This event will explore the inspiration behind the literary works of Jo Clifford, Rob Mackenzie and Medha Singh, and the impact of their work on others through performances and a panel discussion.
Hope - Society for the Study of Theology Postgraduate Conference
Hope is an inescapable component of theology. It is a desire, a belief, an exercise of trust and a commitment: yet the ideal of hope remains a fantasy for many people in the context of current events.
Inaugural Lecture: “Divinity Among The Humanities: ‘Idle Decoration’ or ‘Water of Life’”
Professor Rachel Muers delivers her Inaugural Lecture
Resources for the Worship Year ahead: A CPD Event for Ministers and Worship Leaders
An interactive CPD event for Ministers.