Divinity, University of London

04/05/2026

This might be of interest to anyone within travelling distance of Chester, UK.

Only one week until all 44 panels of Threads through the Bible are at Chester Cathedral! There are a variety of Threads related events plus concerts, tours, and worship happening this month.

Find out everything taking place in May in our latest blog ⬇️
chestercathedral.com/news/may-whats-on-2

04/03/2026

When arts education is dismissed as a waste of time it damages us as a society. The focus of learning is not just to enrich our economy but also to enrich our souls

13/02/2026

Our next online event will be the first of a selection of seminar papers from last year's successful conference in association with the Heythrop Institute on ‘Faith on Failure’, as follows:

Monday 16th February, 13.00-14.00 GMT: Dr Sarah Pawlett Jackson, (University of London): Mapping Phenomenologies of Failure

This paper draws on various resources within the phenomenological tradition and existing philosophical and psychological work on failure to develop and explore three key affective characteristic features of the experience of failure, namely disorientation, waste and shame. This analysis considers the quasi-spatial and temporal qualities of these three dimensions of the experience of failure. It then situates this account of failure in the context of Phenomenology of Religion. The suggestion is offered that the theological virtues of the Christian tradition – faith, hope and love – offer phenomenological counterweights to the experience of disorientation, waste and shame respectively in specific ways.

Please email [email protected] before 10.00 GMT on 16th February to request the joining link.

27/10/2025

A thought-provoking article by Graham Tomlin, Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness and a former Bishop of Kensington.

Article Belief Creed Ethics Politics 20 October 2025 7 min read The Danish Prime Minister is right - the West’s problems are spiritual, not political Christianity should challenge, not reflect, the cultural zeitgeist Graham Tomlin Graham is the Director of the Centre for Cultural Witness and a for...

20/10/2025

26/08/2025

Why study religion? Well, around 85% of people worldwide have some form of religious affiliation – so religion has a major impact on the wellbeing of our planet and its population. In many cases, that impact is positive. Religion offers meaning, purpose and hope, and provides community and connection. At its best, it drives people to alleviate poverty and promote justice and peace. Sadly, however, its impact is sometimes negative. Misunderstandings and mistaken or competing beliefs can lead to various kinds of conflict, violence, and war. That’s why it matters that people keep trying to understand religion, and, where necessary, to question it.

So, by studying religion, you can think about life’s ‘big questions’ for yourself, take part in the ongoing debate, and, perhaps, use your knowledge to help others in your current or future context.

For further details of our programmes of study, see: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bd-divinity

Applications for 2025-26 close on 2 September 2025.

11/08/2025

Are you interested in learning more about religion and the search for meaning? Our Divinity programmes offer an opportunity to explore what some of the world’s religions have to say about life’s biggest questions – questions about the purpose of human life, goodness, conflict, suffering, and death.

For further details, see: https://www.london.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate/bd-divinity, where you can also download our prospectus.

If you have any questions, or would like to speak with a member of the Programme Team, please contact us on [email protected].

Applications for 2025-26 close on 2nd September 2025.

31/07/2025

If you're interested in one of our online undergraduate Divinity programmes, do join our webinar on Tuesday 5th August, 10.00-11.00 BST. Register at the link below. You can choose to study a single module, a CertHE or DipHE, or the full Bachelor of Divinity programme.

Do you have questions about studying online with the University of London?

Our academic and admissions staff will be answering questions live at our Undergraduate Open Day – don’t miss your chance to find out more! 🎓

Secure your spot: https://www.london.ac.uk/news-events/events/undergraduate-open-day-tuesday-5-august

08/07/2025

There are still a few places left at our 'Faith on Failure' workshop in partnership with the Heythrop Institute at the London Jesuit Centre on 17th and 18th July. We have speakers from across the UK and beyond, and we will be delighted to welcome the Bishop of Kensington, the Rt Revd Dr Emma Ineson, to introduce the workshop. Further details and a form to book your place are available here: https://londonjesuitcentre.churchsuite.com/events/scjshbfk

26/06/2025

'Faith on Failure', Workshop, 17-18 July 2025

The Divinity Team at the University of London is delighted to be working in partnership with the Heythrop Institute to host the 2025 Heythrop Institute Workshop, 'Faith on Failure', on 17 and 18 July at the London Jesuit Centre. For further information, and to book tickets, please see: https://www.heythropinstitute.co.uk/post/faith-on-failure-2025-heythrop-institute-workshop-in-partnership-with-the-university-of-london

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