In this piece Professor Rachel Muers from Leeds University discusses a recent biblical reference made by Boris Johnson in relation to the ongoing Brexit debate. Prof. Muers specialises in modern Christian theology and ethics and is a member of the Centre for Religion and Public Life. In one of his latest rhetorically-supercharged interventions in the... Continue Reading →
Researcher of the Month – March 2019, Tamanda Walker
Tamanda Walker is a PhD student in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at the University of Leeds. They are funded by the White Rose College of Arts and Humanities and are a member for the Centre of Religion and Public Life. Tell us a little about your ‘research journey’ – how... Continue Reading →
‘Towards a Shared Sustainable Future’: the role of religion, values & ethics
Theresa Carino is a Research Consultant working on the intersection of religion, faith and development with a specific focus on the Chinese context. She has published widely on this topic with particular reference to her work with The Amity Foundation. In this piece, she provides an introduction to a new publication - 'Toward a Shared... Continue Reading →
‘Divine Ambition: Tracing the Power of America Civil Religion through Presidential Campaign Rhetoric’ – CRPL Seminar, March’19
On the 28th March 2019, Kristi Boone will present their paper on 'Divine Ambition - Tracing the Power of America Civil Religion through Presidential Campaign Rhetoric' for the Centre of Religion and Public at the University of Leeds. Kristi Boone is a PhD student in the School of Philosophy, Religion and History of Science at... Continue Reading →
Call For Contributors: The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Gender and Society
Call for Contributors: The Routledge Handbook of Religion, Gender and Society Editors: Emma Tomalin and Caroline Starkey We are looking for contributors to a new and exciting handbook on the topic of Religion, Gender and Society. Underpinning the volume, is an awareness that it is impossible for scholars, activists and policy makers to understand and... Continue Reading →
‘Narrating Choice, Narrating Vocation: Motherhood, Voluntary Childlessness and Christianity’ – CRPL Seminar, March’19
On the 14th March 2019, Dr. Dawn Llewellyn will present her paper, 'Narrating Choice, Narrating Vocation: Motherhood, Voluntary Childlessness and Christianity' for the Centre for Religion and Public Life at the University of Leeds. Dr Llewellyn is Senior Lecturer in Christian Studies and Deputy Director of the Institute of Gender Studies at the University of Chester. ... Continue Reading →
Imagining Jesus in South Africa: The Failure of a Black Jesus Film
Victoria Omotoso is a PhD student in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Exeter (and an alumni of the University of Leeds, where she did her undergrad). In this blog post, she draws a spotlight on the question of race in the reception of Jesus films in South Africa. With all the talk about... Continue Reading →