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Theology & Religious Studies at the University of Glasgow
Thank you very much for your presentation!
It was my pleasure to present some research on Theodoret of Cyr's use of scripture and imitation of scriptural authors for the @trsglasgowuni.bsky.social biblical studies research seminar on Friday afternoon. Lovely questions and helpful feedback!
November 18, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Exhibition Opening Soon! ✨📚

Manuscripts & the Mind: How we read & respond to the written word opens on 24 Oct!
👉🏻 chesterbeatty.ie/exhibitions/...

#LoveDublin
#ChesterBeatty
#ManuscriptsandtheMind
October 1, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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Next weekend I’m running my first ever half-marathon (gulp!) and would love your support. I’m raising funds for Cancer Research UK, a cause that means a lot to me. If you can spare a few pennies to sponsor me, I’d be so grateful. 💛 fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/rias-ru...
Ria's running 21KM!
In Danny the Champion of the World, Roald Dahl wrote that “everyone deserves a dad who’s sparky.” I’ve been lucky enough to have exactly that! Over the past few years, my wonderful dad has faced the ...
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org
October 6, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Those extreme groups waving flags bearing the St George's Cross at anti-migrant protests today would do well to remember that they wave the cross of Christ, himself a refugee, who said much about caring for the stranger in our midst. We need proper debate about this issue, not stoking fear & hate.
August 8, 2025 at 6:53 AM
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📣Calling all UK-based researchers, archivists, curators, librarians!📣The new @ehri-uk.bsky.social National Fellowship programme is now live! Deadline to apply: 23 July @wienerlibrary.bsky.social @nationalarchives.gov.uk.web.brid.gy @holocaustnorth.bsky.social www.ehri-uk.org/ehri-uk-fell...
EHRI-UK Fellowships | EHRI-UK
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July 3, 2025 at 11:14 AM
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Thoroughly enjoyed the @sgsah.bsky.social 'Scottish Universities Theology, Religion & Biblical Studies Postgraduate Workshop' on Wed, hosted by @trsglasgowuni.bsky.social. Papers were representative of the 'interdisciplinary' theme & helpful insights from experienced scholars on how to do it well.
June 6, 2025 at 9:51 AM
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working on my paper for the Scottish Universities Biblical Studies and TRS Postgraduate Workshop on Wednesday at @trsglasgowuni.bsky.social! my favourite part of academia is getting to make a PowerPoint
June 2, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Jean Améry and Existentialism’s Limits by Dr John Reed Spiers has recently been published by Palgrave Macmillan: link.springer.com/book/10.1007...
Jean Améry and Existentialism’s Limits
This book provides an in-depth analysis of the influences and impact of philosopher, writer and public intellectual, Jean Améry.
link.springer.com
May 28, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Garrick Allen recently appeared on the Bible For Normal People podcast to discuss paratexts in the Bible and more: thebiblefornormalpeople.com/episode-299-...
Episode 299: Garrick Allen - Something’s Hiding in the Margins of Your Bible - The Bible For Normal People
Garrick Allen introduces the concept of paratexts in the Bible—chapter numbers, footnotes, titles, formatting—and how they influence readers.
thebiblefornormalpeople.com
May 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
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My obituary of Pope Francis, a real one, looks back at his 2015 visit to the White House — and the three miracles I witnessed that day. migrantinsider.com/p/the-day-po...
The Day Pope Francis Cracked the Gate
The first Latino Pope rolled up in a Fiat, side-eyed the Deporter-in-Chief, and blessed the people Washington forgot.
migrantinsider.com
April 21, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Lecturer in Islamic Studies in the Theology & Religious Studies department at the University of Glasgow: www.jobs.gla.ac.uk/job/lecturer...
Lecturer in Islamic Studies (R&T)
College of Arts & HumanitiesSchool of Critical Studies Lecturer in Islamic Studies (R&T)Vacancy Ref: 170935Salary, Grade 7 / 8, £40,497 - £45,413 / £49,559 - £57,422 per annum The Scho...
www.jobs.gla.ac.uk
April 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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REGISTRATION NOW OPEN:
Border-crossing in Jewish Studies

University of Glasgow
7-9 July 2025

CALL FOR PAPERS FOR #BIAJS2025

Proposals due by 30 Jan. See website for details of how plus guidance:

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April 2, 2025 at 9:23 AM
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Season 2 is coming! Revisit S1 Ep 7 - Identity is Overrated - with Dr. Ophira Gamliel, exploring Jewish identity, migration, and complexity. 🎧 buff.ly/LclX2Cb #jewsky
March 18, 2025 at 8:44 AM
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Purim begins at evening on 13th March. Here is the initial-word panel from Estherl
Chag Purim Sameach to all who will be celebrating!
#Purim
British Library Or 2628; The 'Lisbon Bible', vol. 3.; 1483 CE; Portugal, Central (Lisbon); f.152v
March 12, 2025 at 9:34 PM
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It's great to see this event expanded to include those in theology and religious studies, not just biblical studies. This has always been an excellent event and I've received some of the most robust and useful feedback here.

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Scottish Universities Biblical Studies & TRS Postgraduate Workshop
SGSAH-sponsored day workshop for all PhD students in Biblical Studies & TRS in the Scottish universities
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Another event to take note of:

The Scottish Universities Biblical Studies & TRS Postgraduate Workshop, sponsored by @sgsah.bsky.social; a day workshop is for all PhD students in Scottish institutions.

> Wed, 4 June at @trsglasgowuni.bsky.social <

#callforpapers #TRS #biblicalstudies #scotland
February 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I believe @garrickvallen.bsky.social has a forthcoming book that may address this...
Can anyone recommend me a paper/article on what the book of Revelation contributes to NT theology in general? Like it is often push aside to the margins and most often than not not considered seriously in NT theologies. So someone must have argued why is important theologically
February 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
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Two PhD scholarships at Dublin City Uni in the School of Theology, Philosophy and Music! Share widely.

www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DLV641/p...
PhD Scholarships in Theology, Philosophy, and in Music at Dublin City University
Explore the PhD Scholarships in Theology, Philosophy, and in Music on jobs.ac.uk, the top job board for higher education. Apply now.
www.jobs.ac.uk
February 18, 2025 at 1:19 PM
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One month left to apply to our workshop!
📣 Call for Papers 📣

‘Tracing the Holocaust’ Workshop

Are you a PhD or ECR? Join me & @barnabasbalint.bsky.social at @wienerlibrary.bsky.social
to explore how we use @arolsenarchives.bsky.social
in research about the Holocaust

🗓️ 29 May 2025
🏢Wiener Library, London
✅ Applications due 14 March
February 14, 2025 at 8:00 PM