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At 6.30 p.m. on Wednesday 14 June Durham University’s Centre for Anglican Studies is holding the inaugural Michael Ramsey Lecture in Prior’s Hall, Durham Cathedral ‘Anglicanism, Great Britain and America in the First World War: The Wartime Career of Bishop Charles Henry Brent’. By Canon Professor Michael Snape, Michael Ramsey Professor of Anglican Studies, Durham University INAUGURAL MICHAEL RAMSEY LECTURE […]

We are pleased to offer an MA in Digital Theology, the first degree of its kind across the world. The course is delivered by the CODEC Digital Research Centre, based at St John’s College, Durham, in close partnership with Cranmer Hall. It offers a new and unique opportunity for theological reflection on digital culture and its impact on contemporary religious […]

We are delighted to announce that Revd Beth Keith, Pioneer Curate at Sheffield Cathedral (Cranmer 2014-6) who has today been awarded her DThM. Many congratulations to Beth. Beth’s thesis was on the subject: Vocation to Witness: Insights from a Research Study on Ordained Vocation in the Church of England. She was supervised by Dr Jocelyn Bryan & Revd Dr Gavin Wakefield.   […]

Vacancy for Digital Marketing, Social Media and Web Developer Short Term Contract for six months from start date The salary will be set at St John’s College Grade 6 = £25,298 pro rata The post will initially be offered at 0.5FTE The post will include a St John’s College Pension provision. The person would be responsible for developing digital aspects […]

Durham University’s pioneering research centre in digital theology is looking for a Research Fellow in Digital Discipleship, initially until August 2018. The job will involve offering managerial support to the CODEC research team, maintaining CODEC’s discipleship portal, www.discipleshiptrove.com, analysing data on digital engagement with discipleship resources, and developing new opportunities for research in this field. We are looking for an […]

John’s College is delighted to invite you to a day conference to celebrate the Centenary of C K Barrett and the launch of a new volume of sermons on June 3rd 2017, in Leech Hall, St John’s College, Durham. Charles Kingsley Barrett FBA served as Professor of Divinity at Durham University for 24 years and wrote commentaries on the Acts […]

Online Taster Event:  Durham Professional Doctorate in Theology and Ministry  Glenn Packiam: “The Loss of Narrative in Contemporary Worship”  Chaired by Prof. Pete Ward  May 15th 16.00 – 17.15  (British Summer Time)   Glenn Packiam is a research student on the Durham Doctorate working on contemporary worship music. He is the Associate Senior Pastor, New Life Church; Lead Pastor, New […]

The Principal is delighted to announce that the welcome and licensing of the new Warden of Cranmer Hall, Rev Dr Philip Plyming, will take place at 6pm on 8th May at St Oswald’s Church, Church Street, Durham DH1 3DQ. The service will be followed by refreshments in the Leech Hall at St John’s College. We will also be welcoming and licensing […]

Public Lecture: Christianity and Assisted Suicide by Dr Brendan McCarthy, the Church of England’s National Advisor on Medical Ethics, Health and Social Care Wednesday 3rd May, 4.15 pm Leech Hall, St Johns College, Durham Brendan McCarthy is a leading church thinker on this important and controversial topic. He co-authored the Church of England’s At the End of the Day: Church […]

Giving thanks for a fantastic Leavers’ Retreat this past weekend. A great bunch of people. Lead by Bishop Mark Tanner and Deputy Warden Rev’d Dr Kate Bruce.