Research in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies
The University of Nottingham’s Department of Theology and Religious Studies is one of the leading departments of its kind in the UK. Established over 50 years ago, the Department has research expertise across a wide range of areas, and incorporates the Centre of Theology and Philosophy.
Key areas of research strength in the Department include:
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Old and New Testaments
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hermeneutics
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historical, systematic and philosophical theology
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Church history in Britain and Ireland
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theology in relation to literature, philosophy, politics, economics and natural science
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Islamic theology
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Jewish Studies
All academic staff have international recognition in their fields of research. Much of the work carried out in the Department is interdisciplinary, engaging with history, literature, philosophy, critical theory, politics, economics, and natural science. The result is a very lively culture of discussion and creativity which contributes towards setting the future agenda for theological reflection. The study of primary texts in their original languages as well as relating traditions to contemporary concerns and issues are strongly encouraged.
Find out about the Department's performance in the latest Research Assessment Exercise.
Read about the Centre of Theology and Philosophy, directed by Professor John Milbank.
Browse publications by members of the Department.