St Mary's again amongst top four for theology in the UK.
Thursday 04 September 2008
St Mary's has confirmed its excellence in theological education by coming in the top four of the UK's universities in this subject area.
St Mary's 2nd top for Theology in the UK
Thursday 04 September 2008
St Mary's College has secured an outstanding second place amongst the UK's theology departments in The Guardian's 2009 University Guide.
'Sacred and Secular Scriptures'
Thursday 02 December 2010
workshop, probing boundaries and relationship between the Bible and Literature, to be held at St Mary's on 10th December 2010, 4pm.
Gifford Lectures, 3-7 December 2012
Thursday 15 November 2012
Dr Denis Alexander, Genes Determinism and God. Further details...
New ITIA-linked book published.
Thursday 01 November 2012
Theology, Aesthetics and Culture: Responses to the Work of David Brown (Oxford University Press) with US publication to follow shortly. >>>Read more.
Prof James Cameron celebrated in new publication
Monday 09 July 2012
The latest issue of the journal Theology in Scotland features papers given at a symposium held in honour of Emeritus Professor James K. Cameron, who held a lectureship and subsequently the Chair of Ecclesiastical History in St Mary's College from 1956-89.
'Handbook of Liberation Theologies'
Saturday 07 July 2012
Prof. Mario Aguilar to be General Editor of new three-volume work.
Research Internship in Practical Theology
Sunday 13 May 2012
The School of Divinity offers an undergraduate research internship for the summer of 2012, entitled ‘Narratives, Theology and Pastoral Care’, under the supervision of Dr Eric Stoddart. A stiped will be paid. Application deadline 31st May 2012. More >>
'Manuscripts and their texts' - Postgraduate Conference
Friday 04 May 2012
8th-9th June 2012. Registration is now open; details.
Prof David Brown FRSE
Thursday 08 March 2012
The School is delighted that Prof David Brown FBA, Professor of Theology, Aesthetics and Culture and Wardlaw Professor, has recently been elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
Galatians Conference
Thursday 01 March 2012
call for papers extended to 2nd April 2012. More information here >>>
Prof. N.T. Wright - Inaugural lecture as Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity
Wednesday 21 September 2011
'Imagining the Kingdom: Mission and Theology in Early Christianity' - Wednesday 26 October 2011, 5.15pm in School III, St Salvator's Quadrangle.
'The Kirk and the Kingdom'
Sunday 11 September 2011
The Revd Dr Johnston McKay will deliver the 2011 Chalmers Lectures at St Mary’s College, St Andrews; Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 4th, 5th and 6th, 11th , 12th and 13th October, all at 5.30 p.m.
Symposium to honour Prof. James K. Cameron
Tuesday 03 May 2011
to be held 17th June 2011 - flyer (PDF, 1,339 KB) .
The Cambridge Companion to C. S. Lewis
Sunday 20 February 2011
edited by two of our recent graduates.
New publication on T.F. Torrance
Tuesday 15 February 2011
Theology in Scotland has published a special issue celebrating one of Scotland’s most distinguished theologians.
Free public concert
Friday 04 February 2011
with Miriam Jones, followed by conversation with the artist - 15 February 2011.
Registration open
Tuesday 01 February 2011
for graduate conference in Biblical and Early Christian Studies to be held June 2011. 'Authoritative Texts and Reception History' - details.
Can Artists Be Atheists? The Role of Religion in Art - a public forum
Monday 29 November 2010
to be held 10th of December 2010 at 6pm in the Byre Theatre.
Congratulations
Thursday 28 October 2010
ITIA PhD students runners-up in 'Best Newcomer Blog' category in Christian New Media Awards for their Transpositions.
Public Lecture
Wednesday 27 October 2010
"Endlessly Dreaming: Theological Engagements with Neil Gaiman’s Sandman Comics” on 3rd November. Speaker: Dr Grant Macaskill.
St Mary's academic preached for BBC flagship service
Monday 18 October 2010
Hear Ian Bradley's Radio 4 Sunday Worship, 8.10am 24 October now on BBC iplayer. More>>>
Amy Plantinga Pauw at St Andrews
Monday 18 October 2010
for Biblical Studies Research Seminar, 22nd October.
'Is there more to life than genes?'
Tuesday 12 October 2010
Prof Pauline Rudd to give next in series of 'James Gregory Public Lectures on Science and Religion' 21 October 2010. Details.
Christoph Schwoebel in St Andrews
Tuesday 05 October 2010
to launch this year's Theology Research Seminar series.
Just published
Wednesday 22 September 2010
by Kristin De Troyer: the Old Greek Schøyen, one of the three oldest papyrus Leviticus codices.
New session almost here
Sunday 19 September 2010
The School welcomes new and returning undergraduate and postgraduate students.
Opening ecumenical service of St Mary's College
Sunday 19 September 2010
Sunday 26th September at 5:00pm in St Salvator's Chapel.
Distance Learning Study Week
Monday 13 September 2010
The School welcomes distance learners attending their 'Bible and the Contemporary World' Study Week in St Andrews.
ITIA 2010 Conference
Monday 06 September 2010
The School welcomes speakers and delegates to the conference 'Theology, Aesthetics, and Culture: Conversations with the work of David Brown' - St Andrews, 6-8 September 2010.
ITIA 2010 Conference
Wednesday 24 February 2010
'Theology, Aesthetics, and Culture: Conversations with the work of David Brown' - St Andrews, 6-8 September 2010. Online registration now closed but for inquiries regarding possible post-deadline registrations, please e-mail itia@st-andrews.ac.uk Further conference details here.
N.T. (Tom) Wright- Public Lecture - 14 September 2010
Thursday 22 July 2010
as part of 'Bible and the Contemporary World' programme.
Graduation 2010
Wednesday 23 June 2010
Congratulations to all St Mary's students who graduated this year.
PhD scholarships awarded
Tuesday 22 June 2010
The School is delighted to announce that all six of its inaugural named postgraduate scholarships have been awarded for 2010-11 and looks forward to welcoming the successful candidates in September.
St Mary's top (again) in Scotland for theology
Friday 28 May 2010
The Times and The Independent University Guides 2011 again place us first in Scotland and fourth in the UK.
Ian Bradley launches new book
Wednesday 26 May 2010
Dr Ian Bradley's 'Grace, Order, Openness and Diversity: Reclaiming Liberal Theology' launched.
N. T. Wright appointed to Chair at St Andrews
Tuesday 27 April 2010
The School of Divinity is delighted to announce that Dr N. T. (Tom) Wright, currently Bishop of Durham, has been appointed to a Chair in New Testament and Early Christianity at St Andrews.
Gifford Lectures
Tuesday 06 April 2010
To be given by Roger Scruton on the theme 'The Face of God', 20 April - 6 May. Details...
Guest Lecture
Friday 02 April 2010
Prof. Emanuel Tov (Jerusalem) to lecture at St Andrews on the Dead Sea Scrolls, 15 April 2010.
ISRLC 2010 Conference
Tuesday 30 March 2010
The International Society for Religion, Literature and Culture 2010 conference to be held at University of Oxford, 23-26 September. Details...
Philip Esler elected FRSE
Thursday 04 March 2010
St Mary's scholar honoured by the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
CSRP Lecture, 11 March 2010
Friday 26 February 2010
Prof. Douglas Pratt (Georgetown University & University of Waikato) to give annual lecture for Centre for the Study of Religion & Politics.
Haiti Fundraising
Wednesday 17 February 2010
£223 raised from St Mary's Society 'Cake Sale' 16 February 2010.
Former St Mary's Principal awarded OBE
Sunday 14 June 2009
Rev Prof D W D (Bill) Shaw has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for his services to charity.
Former St Mary's Principal awarded OBE
Sunday 14 June 2009
Rev Prof D W D (Bill) Shaw has been awarded an OBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for his services to charity.
Bauckham wins 2009 Michael Ramsey Prize
Tuesday 02 June 2009
Richard Bauckham's Jesus and the Eyewitnesses has won this prestigious prize for theological writing.
Bauckham wins 2009 Michael Ramsey Prize
Tuesday 02 June 2009
Richard Bauckham's Jesus and the Eyewitnesses has won this prestigious prize for theological writing.
'Late Summer Long Weekend of Theology' - 28 and 31 August, 2009
Wednesday 05 August 2009
The School of Divinity and The Institute for Bible, Theology and Hermeneutics welcome three guest visitors: Prof Bruce McCormack, Prof Jeffrey Bingham, and Prof John Franke.
Registration deadline extended for 'Genesis & Christian Theology'
Friday 05 June 2009
Speakers include Kathryn Tanner, David Fergusson, and Gary Anderson. Those interested now have until 13 June to register for the conference, which runs from 14-18 July.
Professor Philip Esler returns to St Andrews on 1st September 2009
Wednesday 05 August 2009
Professor Philip Esler will be returning to his Chair of Biblical Criticism in St Mary's College in the University of St Andrews on 1st September 2009, after serving a four-year term as the first permanent Chief Executive of the Arts and Humanities Research Council ('the AHRC'), one of the seven UK-wide Research Councils that each year spend some £3 billion on research and postgraduate support across the entire research base.
New professorial appointment in theology
Thursday 30 April 2009
Ivor Davidson has been appointed Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at St Andrews, with effect from 1 September 2009.
New professorial appointment in theology
Thursday 30 April 2009
Ivor Davidson has been appointed Professor of Systematic and Historical Theology at St Andrews, with effect from 1 September 2009.
£150 for Barnado's raised by St Mary's students
Tuesday 03 March 2009
Congratulations and thanks to all who took part in the Shrove Tuesday Pancake Sale.
SBL International Meeting, Rome details announced.
Monday 16 February 2009
30 June - 4 July 2009 at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome.
SBL International Meeting, Rome details announced.
Monday 16 February 2009
30 June - 4 July 2009 at the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome.
'Theology in Scotland'
Sunday 08 February 2009
The latest issue of the journal features a variety of papers on Holy Communion in the Scottish context.
What did the ancient Israelites eat?
Wednesday 14 January 2009
A new study into the diet of ancient Israel, by Nathan MacDonald of St Mary's College, has revealed that far from being `the land of milk and honey', its inhabitants suffered from the lack of a balanced diet.
Karl Barth Digital Library
Monday 10 November 2008
Students and staff at St Andrews University now have access to an online collection of the works of Karl Barth.
Unique St Andrews course to be featured on the BBC
Friday 07 November 2008
Update: sadly the St Andrews segment will not now be broadcast for production reasons.
Gluttons, drunks and fools
Wednesday 01 October 2008
Dr Nathan Macdonald of the School of Divinity has delved into the Bible to provide food for thought on the subject of eating and drinking.
St Mary's at AAR / SBL
Monday 01 December 2008
Staff and students of St Mary's College presented over 18 papers at the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) international meetings in Chicago in November 2008.
St Mary's at AAR / SBL
Monday 01 December 2008
Staff and students of St Mary's College presented over 18 papers at the American Academy of Religion (AAR) and Society of Biblical Literature (SBL) international meetings in Chicago in November 2008.