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. Black Religious Experiences in Scotland: Christian and Muslim Perspectives The School of Divinity hosts the New College Black History Month Lecture. New College Festival – Books and Belief New College Festival – Books and Belief returns again in 2023 for this year's iteration of the literary festival. Thinking the Future of Money in the Humanities: Hosting a Conversation Thinking the Future of Money in the Humanities with Rachel Muers (University of Edinburgh) and Matthew Treherne (University of Leeds) Gunning Lecture: ‘Gender, Authority, and Epistemology in Islamic Medical Ethics’ Dr Zahra Ayubi delivers this year's Gunning Lecture titled ‘Gender, Authority, and Epistemology in Islamic Medical Ethics’ A Future With Hope: Ministry in a Changing Scotland A Future With Hope: Ministry in a Changing Scotland. A social analysis of a changing Scottish society over the last thirty years. Cunningham Lecture: 'The God of Mama Rabecca Jumba: African Women as forerunners in re-imagining Christianities' Professor Esther Mombo delivers this year's Cunningham Lecture titled 'The God of Mama Rabecca Jumba: African Women as forerunners in re-imagining Christianities' Carol Service The School of Divinity is pleased to announce the return of the annual Carol Service. This article was published on 2024-03-19
