School of Divinity events from 2016. 'The Theology of the Cross' 3 FEBRUARY 2016 - this is a one day conference aimed particularly as a refresher course for clergy, worship or lent group leaders from all denominations. Stories from the Margins 10 FEBRUARY 2016 - Stories from the Margins, Organised by the Story and Religion Network “Where were you?” Hard words for hard times – languages and justice in a time of war on refugees. 18 FEBRUARY 2016 - This seminar will address the challenges to the churches and people of faith which come with the chronic humanitarian situation facing refugees. Sisters in the Buddha: On a Cambodian Statuary Cult 17 MARCH 2016 - an annual public lecture hosted by the Asian Religions Network Easter Service 1st April 2016 - Easter Service of Words and Music Given in Good Faith : celebrating the unique collections of New College Library 5 APRIL - 29 JULY 2016 This spring we are celebrating New College Library’s historic library collections in an exhibition, ‘Given in Good Faith’ which uses some of the Library’s treasures to explore themes of church history, worship, science and scripture. Religious Diversity and Cultural Change in Scotland: Modern Perspectives 19 APRIL 2016 - A One Day Conference organised by Scottish Religious Cultures Network (SRCN), with Religious Studies and the Centre for Theology and Public Issues, Edinburgh Jordan and the challenges of the Middle-East 21 APRIL 2016 - His Excellency Mr Mazen Homoud, Jordanian ambassador to the UK will give a lecture: `Jordan and the challenges of the Middle- East.’ God, Creation and Providence 23 APRIL 2016 - The St John’s Theology Symposium, a joint event with New College and the Centre for Theology and Public Issues Visions of the End: The Book of Revelation in Art, Music, and Politics 30 APRIL 2016 - Professor Elaine Pagels, Princeton University will deliver a public lecture on 'Visions of the End: The Book of Revelation in Art, Music, and Politics'. Professor Kathryn Tanner - Christianity and the New Spirit of Capitalism 2nd - 12th MAY 2016 - Professor Kathryn Tanner's Gifford Lecture Series is made up of six lectures under the series title 'Christianity and the New Spirit of Capitalism'. How do the Nag Hammadi texts change our understanding of early Christianity? 3rd MAY 2016 - Professor Elaine Pagels of Princeton University delivers a lecture, Why is "How do the Nag Hammadi texts change our understanding of early Christianity?" Approaching Religion through Story: Resources for School Teachers 13 MAY 2016 - A CPD event for Primary teachers and Secondary RMPS teachers Professors Tom Wright (St Andrews) and John Barclay (Durham) will discuss St Paul 15 JUNE 2016 - Professors Tom Wright (St Andrews) and John Barclay (Durham) will discuss St Paul The Church and Empire 26th - 28th JULY 2016 - Ecclesiastical History Society Summer Conference Opening Inaugural Lecture by Professor Paul Foster: "Why Write a Commentary?" Thursday 15 September 1400 hrs, Martin Hall, New College. New Ideas on Matthew’s Gospel: A CPD Event for Ministers and Worship Leaders 21 SEPT 2016 - An afternoon for ministers and worship leaders to explore current scholarship about the Gospel of Matthew, the lectionary Gospel for 2016/2017. Creating a New Vision for an Old City 28 September at 10:30–16:00, Martin Hall, New College Kennedy Wright Opening Lecture: "City of God or Home of Traitors and Killers? The Status of Jerusalem according to Matthew" 4.15pm, Monday 3 October 2016, Martin Hall, New College. Lecture by Professor Anders Runesson, Oslo Gunning Lecture: "Goddesses of the Seas: A comparative study of the Virgin Mary and Mazu as protectors of seamen in the early modern world" 24 October 2016, 5pm. Martin Hall, New College, Edinburgh EH1 2LX. This lecture is being given by Professor Ronnie Po-Chia Hsia, Edwin Erle Sparks Professor of History, Pennsylvania State University The Theology and Mission of Kairos Palestine Tuesday 1 November 5pm, Elizabeth Templeton Room, New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh EH1 2LX Asian Religions: Boundaries, Connections and Identities 2 November 2016, Martin Hall: Dr Carool Kersten, King's College, London will be speaking on behalf of the Asian Religions Network The Istanbul Convention on Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women - what is it and why is it needed? Thursday, 3 November, 6pm, Martin Hall, New College The Question of the Animal and Religion: Theoretical Stakes, Practical Implications 4pm - 5.30pm, 3 November 2016, Martin Hall. Dr Aaron S Gross is an historian of religions at the University of San Diego, who specialises in Jewish traditions and has a sub-speciality in South Asian traditions. Theology, Spirituality and Hope: Reimagining Mental Health Tuesday 8 November, 5.30pm - 7pm (doors open 5pm, refreshments). Chaplaincy Centre Auditorium, 1 Bristo Square, Edinburgh EH8 9AL. Professor John Swinton, University of Aberdeen. Gunning Lecture: West Africa's Women Prophets 5pm, 10 November 2016, Martin Hall, New College. Lecture is being given by Professor Robert Baum, Dartmouth College, USA Spectral Imaging and Material History: A Digital Archive of David Livingstone's Exploration of Africa 1pm - 2.30pm, Monday 14 November, 6th Floor Research Suite, Centre for Research Collections, Main Library, George Square, Edinburgh Is Islam Exceptional? A Symposium on Shadi Hamid’s Islamic Exceptionalism: How the Struggle over Islam is Reshaping the World 5.30pm, 17 November 2016, Martin Hall, New College Reception for Scottish Universities at Society of Biblical Literature/American Academy of Religion 2016 Divinity staff will be in attendance at the annual meetings of the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion. The Holocaust and the Novel: Can an Atrocity be Fictionalized? Professor Thane Rosenbaum in conversation with Dr Nina Fischer. Introduced by Dr Hannah Holtschneider. Cunningham Lectures 29, 30 November and 1 December 2016, 5pm, Martin Hall, New College: Overall Title - "Christianity and Human Rights", by John Witte, Robert W Woodruff University Professor of Law, Emory Law School "Lost Epistles Discovered" Join us as our team of scholars present their newly discovered epistles of the Apostle Paul. We need your help in deciphering their authenticity! Dr David Grumett: Material Eucharist 11am - 3pm, 7 December 2016, Martin Hall, New College. New College Christmas Carol Service 2016 For the New College Christmas Carol Service, the Preacher will be the Right Rev Dr Russell Barr, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Day Conference: The Theology of Evolution - Convergent, Contingent or Directed? Tuesday 13 December, 9.15am - 4.15pm. Martin Hall, New College, Mound Place, Edinburgh EH1 2LX This article was published on 2024-03-19
