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Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities – but a US style Christian nationalism is lurking elsewhere
Has Christianity become a nationalist weapon used to defend a particular form of British culture? Professor Mathew Guest from our Department of Theology and Religion looks at the shifts in society.
Taking our Transformative Humanities approach around the world
Following a visit to Australia and New Zealand, Professor Janet Stewart, Executive Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, has laid the groundwork for new research collaborations under Durham University’s Transformative Humanities work.
Professor Anna Rowlands appointed as a Member of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development.
Professor Anna Rowlands, St Hilda Professor of Catholic Social Thought & Practice, has been appointed as a Member of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development.
Theology and Religion ranked 4th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject
We have been ranked 4th in the prestigious QS World University Rankings by Subject.
Bones of St Francis of Assisi go on display for the first time – here’s why it took 800 years
Dr William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies in our Department of Theology and Religion, discusses the significance of display of the remains of St Francis of Assisi, for the first time in 800 years.
New book "Radical Poverty" on the Capuchins and Catholicism in Britain
Liam Temple's book, Radical Poverty: The Capuchins and Catholicism in Britain, 1850-2022, has been published with Bloomsbury.
Rivers of Ink: A light and sound journey through the world’s oldest Bible
A striking new light and sound installation is touring North East England this February, telling the remarkable story of Codex Amiatinus, the oldest intact complete Bible in existence.
How ‘campus climate’ affects students’ attitudes to people of different religions
New research shows there are some key things universities can do to create climates where students are able to relate to others of different religious backgrounds. Professor Mathew Guest from our Department of Theology and Religion, with colleagues from Coventry University and Ohio State University, explains the findings.
How a medieval Oxford friar used light and colour to find out what stars and planets are made of
A medieval friar challenged the scientific orthodoxy of his day around the make-up of stars and planets. Dr William Crozier from our Department of Theology and Religion sheds a light on this 13th century “controversy”.
First Clare and Hawley Chair in the History of Catholicism appointed
Dr James Kelly has been appointed as the first holder of the Clare and Hawley Chair in the History of Catholicism.
Durham Hosts Week of Events Honouring Black History and Reparative Justice
A vibrant week of events (20–23 October 2025) will take place across Durham, exploring Black history, reparative justice, and decolonial thought. Organised as part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, the programme brings together scholars, students, and community members for walking tours, film screenings, and keynote lectures that highlight critical conversations around race, memory, and historical responsibility.
The new archbishop of Canterbury has already made history – but she has huge challenges ahead
Dr William Crozier, Duns Scotus Assistant Professor in Franciscan Studies, in our Department of Theology and Religion, discusses the challenges facing the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
