2024

School of Divinity events from 2024.

The School of Divinity is excited to announce our Whole School Seminar will take place on 17 January 2024, 4:10pm, Martin Hall

Professor Matthew Novenson delivers his Inaugural Lecture

Déirdre Ní Mhathúna's award-winning film of a community in the Outer Hebrides recreating past boat journeys singing Gaelic psalms.

"Futures that money can buy: how finance aims to change the world – or not?", a lecture by Professor Sarah Bracking (Kings College London)

We invite you to join us for the 2024 New College International Women's Day Lecture.

A day conference to explore the future of the Kirk and the Churches in Scotland.

A Book Launch for David Jasper's Publication, 'Scripture and Literature: A David Jasper Anthology'

A service of Christian worship to mark the end of the teaching session

Animals and Religion: Introducing Research from the School of Divinity. 16 April, 4pm, Martin Hall

Exploring current research at the School of Divinity.

Building connections between academia, theological research, churches, and beyond.

Welcome to Mary of Guise: An event to mark the plaque celebrating the Queen of Scotland's connection to the New College Site. 2 May 2024, 3:30pm. Mary of Guise Plaque (New College Archway)

Join us to celebrate the unveiling of the bronze plaque to Mary of Guise that now adorns the entrance archway to New College.

1-2 July 2024. Emmanuel College, Cambridge

Introduction to Postgraduate Study in Theology and Religious Studies. 21 August, 2pm, Online (Zoom)

An introduction to Postgraduate Study in Theology and Religious Studies at the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh.

Devolution @25: Reflections, perspectives and visions of the Churches’ relationship with the Scottish Parliament. 4 September, 10:30am-6:30pm, Assembly Hall, New College

Reflections, perspectives and visions of the Churches’ relationship with the Scottish Parliament.

Inaugural Lecture – A Philosophy of Love: Nietzsche, Lou Salomé and William James.

Professor Jeremy Carrette delivers his Inaugural Lecture.

Explore New College – 29 September 2024 (12:00-16:30). Unlock Scotland this September.

Ever wanted to see inside New College? Now's your chance!

Resources for the Worship Year ahead: A CPD Event for Ministers and Worship Leaders. 9 October, 1:45pm, Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre

Our annual CPD event offers resources for preaching and leading worship in the year ahead, based on the lectionary readings for Year C of the Revised Common Lectionary and the Gospel of Luke.

Inaugural Lecture – What are Stories For? Answers from the Buddha and Beyond

Professor Naomi Appleton delivers her Inaugural Lecture

Join us for the School of Divinity’s Diwali Celebration. 28 October, 3:45pm, Rainy Hall

You are warmly invited to join New College’s Diwali event.

Enslavement, Brazil and the Gunning Lectures. Tuesday 5 November 4-5.30pm, Martin Hall

Discussion on decolonisation and reparative justice in the School of Divinity regarding the Gunning endowment's links to African enslavement

New College Festival: Books & Belief

Join us at the 2024 New College Festival!

Memoirs of love and loss: a seminar with Rodge Glass and Jay Prosser. 2 December, 4:10-5:30pm, Martin Hall

Join us for this seminar with Rodge Glass and Jay Prosser focusing on their recently published memoirs.