Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology

08/09/2026

The Magnificat (The Song of Mary) (Luke 1:46 ,55)

My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my Savior; for he has looked with favor on his lowly servant.

From this day all generations will call me blessed: the Almighty has done great things for me, and holy is his Name.

He has mercy on those who fear him in every generation.

He has shown the strength of his arm, he has scattered the proud in their conceit.

He has cast down the mighty from their thrones, and has lifted up the lowly.

He has filled the hungry with good things, and the rich he has sent away empty.

He has come to the help of his servant Israel for he has remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children for ever.

The world celebrates people for what they become. Today, the Church celebrates Mary simply because she was born 💙

👉 Read our reflection: https://ewtn.co.uk/article-gb-before-the-world-knew-her-name-what-marys-birth-teaches-us-about-human-life/

05/09/2026

What happens when people from different Christian traditions and different faiths come together in a spirit of friendship, understanding and shared hope?

We invite you to read our latest post, “Celebrating Ecumenism and Interfaith,” and discover reflections on the importance of building bridges, deepening understanding and celebrating the richness of our diverse communities.

📖 Read the full post here:
https://www.mbit.cam.ac.uk/news/post/celebrating-ecumenism-and-interfaith/

05/09/2026

A new book by Dr Sr Gemma Simmonds CJ - A Time to Reflect: Meditations Through The Year Based on Year B of the Catholic Lectionary has just been published by SPCK.This rich and accessible collection of reflections and prayers follows the Roman Catholic lectionary, covering Sunday...

02/09/2026

You are warmly invited to attend the Margaret Beaufort Institute’s Start-of-Year Celebration on Wednesday 21 October 2026.

We will begin with Mass at 10.30 am in the Chapel at St Edmund’s College (CB3 0BN), followed by tea, coffee and cake at 11.30 am at our home at the Woolf Institute.

All are welcome > https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/start-of-year-celebration-with-mass-tickets-1998486495907?aff=oddtdtcreator

01/09/2026

Explore the rich world of Christian mysticism across East and West — from ancient spiritual texts and mystical figures to contemporary interpretations.

Online Course!

28/08/2026

We strongly encourage all CTF members — students, researchers, Fellows, Associates, and staff — to consider taking part.

Submission details:

New deadline: Thursday 10 September 2026
Format: PDF, one page (portrait or landscape)
Submit to: [email protected]

Learn more here: https://www.mbit.cam.ac.uk/news/post/poster-call-cambridge-theological-federation-inaugural-conference/

25/08/2026

We’re delighted to share that our Director of Studies, Sean Ryan, is participating this week as a Chair at the BNTS 2026 Conference, taking place at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth.

We wish Sean and all the participants a very successful and engaging conference!

Learn more about the conference:

BNTS Meeting 2026 at St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth Mon 24 Aug–Wed 26 Aug 2026 Booking is now closed. We look forward to seeing you in Maynooth. Plenaries: Louise Lawrence, University…

24/08/2026

📣 DEADLINE EXTENDED — CALL FOR POSTERS!

Have you got research, a project, initiative, or idea you’d like to share with colleagues across the Cambridge Theological Federation? There’s still time to take part!

The deadline for poster submissions to the inaugural Cambridge Theological Federation Conference has been extended to 10 September 2026.

🌍 Ecumenism and Interfaith in Global Crisis: Challenge and Hope
📅 22–24 September 2026
📍 Kestler Building, Woolf Institute

We warmly encourage all CTF students, researchers, Fellows, Associates, and staff to get involved. Whether you are an experienced researcher or an early-career scholar, the poster exhibition is a great opportunity to:

✨ Share your work with the wider CTF community
🤝 Connect with colleagues across different institutions and disciplines
💡 Spark new conversations and collaborations
🌍 Contribute to important discussions on ecumenism, interfaith engagement, and global crisis

Selected posters will be professionally printed and displayed during the conference, with posters also featured online through the CTF website.

🗓️ New deadline: 10 September 2026
📄 Format: One-page PDF, portrait or landscape
📧 Submit to: [email protected]

If you’ve been thinking about submitting, now is the time! We’d love to see a diverse range of voices and projects from across the CTF community.

👉 Share your work. Start a conversation. Be part of the inaugural CTF Conference. Wesley House, Cambridge Westminster College, Cambridge Westfield House The Faraday Institute for Science and Religion Woolf Institute The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies - Cambridge Ridley Hall Cambridge

21/08/2026

What does the Holy Trinity have to do with our everyday Christian life?

Join MBI for a free Zoom session on Tuesday 10 November 2026, led by Dr Peter Coughlan, Honorary Fellow of MBI, as we reflect on the Trinity—not simply as a mystery beyond our understanding, but as a living reality that touches every moment of Christian life.

https://www.mbit.cam.ac.uk/events/event/item/the-trinity-in-christian-life-to-the-father-through-christ-in-the-spirit/

19/08/2026

If you're feeling the need to pause, breathe, and create some space for yourself this autumn, Autumn Gold could be just what you're looking for.

👉 Find out more and book your place:
https://www.mbit.cam.ac.uk/events/event/item/autumn-gold-silent-retreat-day-with-slow-stitching/