Caroline Fielder is Lecture of Chinese Studies at the University of Leeds and a member of the Centre of Religion and Public Life Tell us a little about your ‘research journey’ – how did you get to where you are right now? As a teenager I decided to read Chinese at university and on my... Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Leeds City Council
Emelia West is a third-year undergraduate student of the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at the University of Leeds. Her degree focus is Theology & Religious Studies and as part of her final year project, decided to undertake an external placement at Leeds City Council researching the ways that they are approaching religion... Continue Reading →
Workshop on Experiencing Beauty and Well-being: Some Perspectives from Theology, Philosophy and Psychology
A workshop led by: Tasia Scrutton and Mark Wynn School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science, University of Leeds Thursday 7 June, 2 – 4 pm. Conference room, Leeds Church Institute 20 New Market Street (opposite the Corn Exchange) Leeds, LS1 6DG At this workshop, Tasia Scrutton and Mark Wynn will present and discuss... Continue Reading →
Christianity and depression: Hearing people’s experiences
Anthea Colledge is a third year part-time PhD candidate in Theology and Religious Studies in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science. Her current primary research interests are disability and practical/contextual theology. She is an Anglican University Chaplain, and has previously worked in learning disability and mental health projects, as well as a... Continue Reading →
A ‘Day of Solidarity’ with the Council of Churches of Malaysia
As part of a conference hosted by the Council of Churches of Malaysia, at their headquarters in a suburb of Kuala Lumpur, I attended the afternoon sessions of their annual “Day of Solidarity”. This is a gathering focused on issues of justice and peace – information, discussion, worship and the chance to meet each other.... Continue Reading →
CRPL Research Day: Researching Religion in Leeds
What do we need to know about religion in Leeds? Here at Leeds, we have a a long history of research work about, with and for organisations in the city. This research day will provide an opportunity for dialogue about what the research needs are for these organisations, and what researchers and our students can... Continue Reading →
Contemporary Pentecostalism in Kenya: of Prophets, Holiness and Politics
Kwame Ahaligah is a PhD Student examining Pentecostalism, Prophecy and Politics in Kenya, in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at the University of Leeds Debates on the public role of religion in the contemporary African public sphere have been stimulated by the Pentecostal-Charismatic explosion since the 1980s. Prior to this period, Pentecostalism... Continue Reading →