In the 'Gifford Seminar', Profs Paula Fredriksen, Helen Bond, & Paul Foster (from @uoedivinity.bsky.social) at @royalsoced.bsky.social explore how a small Jewish movement became a religion that reshaped the ancient world, engaging questions about belief, culture, & power. #Giffords2026 📺⬇️

Dr Shoaib Malik is part of the Abrahamic Theistic Origins Project hosted by Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. This project explores the question of how the Abrahamic faiths & the evolutionary sciences meet. Want to find out more? Check out the project's introductory video now! 🎥👇 edin.ac/4mXNxfm

Dr Alexander Chow recently delivered the Dr Timothy Lin Memorial Lecture at China Evangelical Seminary 🧑‍🏫 You can watch all nine lectures from his series alongside the roundtable discussion and Q&A session on their YouTube channel now 🎥👇 edin.ac/4w2YAIr

Due to unforseen circumstances, we have unfortunately had to postpone the book launch on 30 March. Once confirmed, the new date and time will be communicated to all registered attendees on Eventbrite and via our social media channels. All existing tickets will be valid for the new date.

We're just a few days away from Professor Arkotong Longkumer's Inaugural Lecture, and there are still a few tickets left! 🎟️ Join us on 25 March at 5:15pm for this exciting lecture, "Ancestors." Secure your spot on Eventbrite today 👇 edin.ac/3MFQNhN

You've been asking, and now it's here! 👀 Make sure to catch the full recording of Professor Gordon Lynch's Inaugural Lecture on our YouTube channel 🎥👇 edin.ac/4bihItE

One Inaugural Lecture finishes and then another begins! This month we're pleased to be hosting Professor Arkotong Longkumer's lecture; 'Ancestors'. Book your tickets to ensure you can join us on 25 March, 5:15pm in the Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre for this special event 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3MFQNhN

We can't wait to be back in Martin Hall for the next New College Festival! 🍂 In the meantime, we took a trip down memory lane with last year's highlights. Check out the full article online now 📖👇 edin.ac/4kFYYXU

We loved having Shannon Vallor at New College Festival to discuss her fascinating new book ‘The AI Mirror’! 📚 Watch the recording of her thought-provoking conversation with Jeremy Carrette on Artificial Intelligence, on our YouTube channel 👇 edin.ac/3NJzWuF

Professor Gordon Lynch's Inaugural Lecture takes place this month 📅 Have you got your tickets? The event is currently sold out but don't worry, you can join the waitlist and be the first to know if any tickets become available 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3YJdS5J

We have two new book events coming up from @religionlit.bsky.social! 📚 In February, we'll take a look at 'Such Fragile Futures: An Artist and a Poet Reflect in a Garden', and in March we'll look at 'Theological Libraries in the UK & Ireland'. Check out our Eventbrite for tickets 👇 edin.ac/3QGHz2Z

Did you miss Dr Bicket's appearance leading the Daily Service on BBC Radio 4? Don't worry because you can listen to the full recording of the episode now on the BBC Sounds website 🎧👇 edin.ac/3ZKuQRn

Dr Linden Bicket will be leading the Daily Service this Monday on BBC Radio 4 🎙️ Make sure to tune in to this service of reflection, worship and music at 9:45am on BBC Radio 4 to hear her focusing on Jesus' presentation in the temple and the meaning of the Candlemas celebration 🎧👇 edin.ac/3ZKuQRn

New College Festival was last year but we can't stop thinking about it 💭🍂 If you miss it just as much as us, why not pass the time until this year's dates by watching last year's recordings on our YouTube channel now 🎥👇 edin.ac/3N6LKqv

Did you see? 👀 Tickets for Professor Gordon Lynch's Inaugural Lecture went live last week! Don't miss your chance to join us on 25 February at 5:15pm in the Martin Hall. Tickets are limited, register your place now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3YJdS5J

Our first Inaugural Lecture of the year takes place next month! 🧑‍🏫 Professor Gordon Lynch will be delivering his lecture titled 'How to be (more) moral: An experiment in Divinity' on 25 February at 5:15pm in Martin Hall. Tickets are limited, register yours now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3YJdS5J

As 2025 begins to draw to a close, we want to extend a huge thank all of you for spending this year with us! We look forward to seeing you again next year and wish you all a wonderful and prosperous 2026 ✨ 🎆

From all of us here at the School of Divinity, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! ❄️

As part of St Andrews Day last month, Professor Alison Jack featured on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship 🎙️ This episode explored the work and spirituality of Scottish writer Edwin Muir, tracing his developing faith and its influence on his writings. Listen to the episode online now 🎧👇 edin.ac/4935FOz

We're hosting a free webinar with Channel Talent on 3 December at 11:10am. This webinar delivered by Dr Shoaib Malik titled 'Humanity Reloaded – AI & The Future of Religion' is relevant for A level and Higher RMPS study. Register your place online now 👇 edin.ac/3XhkyHv

It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year 🎓❄️ What a wonderful time we had at our 2025 Winter Graduation Reception! It was so lovely to see all of our extraordinary graduating students and their friends and family in Rainy Hall over the weekend for our celebrations 🎉

If you're still not over Scotland's World Cup Qualification, why not check out Dr Linden Bicket's recent 'Thought for the Day' on Good Morning Scotland? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽ She focused on the topics of faith, doubt & hope surrounding the achievement! Catch her at 1:24:21 🎧 edin.ac/3KqCzQC

Did you spot Dr James Eglinton on STV at the beginning of the month? He was on Scotland Tonight talking about church growth among young people in Scotland. Watch his appearance in the segment starting at 15:33 on the STV Player website 🎥👇 edin.ac/4io2ftU

What a fantastic weekend we had celebrating our fifth annual New College Festival of Books and Beliefs! 📚🍂 We had a fabulous turnout for our exciting programme of speakers. It was so lovely to see everyone there as we explored the relationship between literature & belief 😊

As we gear up for graduations tomorrow, why not revisit our video interview with our 2025 summer graduates? 🎥🎓 Discover their unique journeys and how they shaped out their future career paths. Perfect for those graduating and potential students alike! 👇 edin.ac/44Y2g14

Considering Postgraduate Study? Our upcoming online "Introduction to Postgraduate Programmes in Divinity" sessions providing an introduction to our postgraduate programmes as well as Q&A with staff 🧑‍💻 There are two sessions taking place on 18 & 21 November. Register now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3J1UfS0

Are you interested in our undergraduate Religion, Culture, and Society (MA)? 🤔 Watch our latest video with Dr Paul Fuller as he explains all the ins and outs of this exciting programme 🎥👇 edin.ac/4qQD3QG

Time's running out to book your tickets for the New College Festival of Books and Belief ⌛ Our exciting programme of events kicks off tomorrow at 11am. Don't miss out and ensure you join us for this exciting exploration into the relationship between literature and belief! 📚🎟️ edin.ac/3BCM6iW

Ordinary Saints was one of my top 2025 reads – can't wait to hear from Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin @niamhsquared.bsky.social next weekend. Shortlisted for @waterstones.bsky.social Debut Fiction Prize 2025. @manillapress.bsky.social

Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin’s debut novel, ‘Ordinary Saints’, explores queerness, grief, humour, family, & the Catholic church in Ireland. Join Niamh in conversation with Benjamin Bateman on 8 Nov, 6pm and grab a drink and browse our pop-up bookshop from 5pm. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/47NU5qO

On Saturday 8 Nov at 4pm we celebrate the new ‘Oxford Handbook of Scottish Theatre’ with editors Greg Walker and Randall Stevenson and literary legends Linda McLean and Donald Smith. Don't miss out and book your tickets now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4oNJpOQ

On 7 November at 2:30pm we welcome Abi Millar to talk about ‘The Spirituality Gap: Searching for Meaning in a Secular Age’ (Duckworth Books). From ayahuasca to astrology, reiki to raves, Millar explores a desire for meaning in the modern world. Chaired by Suzanna Millar. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3Wq2pqu

#NCFestival starts on Friday 7 November at 11am with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones on his newest books, 'The Cleopatras: The Forgotten Queens of Egypt' and ‘Babylon: The Mother of All Cities’ – complete with Biblical Time Machine podcast co-host Helen Bond! Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4odknc3

Dr Matthew Baines and our student Ben Burton recently featured on the BBC Radio 4 show, the 3rd Degree! The quiz show, features a team of three University students taking on a team of their professors. Want to find out who won? Listen to the full episode on the BBC website now 🎧👇 edin.ac/47qjeXq

We’re excited to launch Liz MacWhirter’s moving prose poem ‘Blue: A Lament for the Sea’, along with an underwater film by Jonathan Kearney, on 8 November, 2:30pm. MacWhirter will be joined by creative writing teacher Jane McKie. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3WNlZwV @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social

Can't wait for this one! @scottishbooktrust.bsky.social

Hear from the award-winning poet and storyteller Nadine Aisha Jassat on 8 Nov, 1pm. Her poetry & fiction transforms young lives and expresses a heritage that can only be told in stories. This event is chaired by Emma Wild-Wood. Book now! 🎟️👇 edin.ac/46LtB92 Nadine Aisha Jassat Photo ©Danielle Watt

Alongside our Undergraduate Open Day, we also have our Postgraduate Virtual Open Days coming up next month! These online sessions provide you with an insight into our on-campus postgraduate programmes. We're running two sessions on 18 and 21 November. Register your place now 👇 edin.ac/3J1UfS0

Our Undergraduate Open Day is taking place on 25 October 🗓️ If you're considering studying at the University of Edinburgh this day is a great opportunity to find out about studying with us from our staff and students. Don't miss your chance and book your place now 👇 edin.ac/4ieEJOQ

Join prizewinning author and creative writing teacher Manya Wilkinson in conversation with David Neville on 7 November at 1pm. Wilkinson will speak about her new novel 'Lublin' as well as the art of teaching creative writing. Book your tickets now! 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4mTSdRK

We're excited to host Mustafa Briggs at our Festival of Books & Belief on Friday 7 November, 4pm, to speak about his book, ‘Islam & The Making of The Modern World’. The event is chaired by Shadaab Rahemtulla and sponsored by the Centre for Theology and Public Issues. Book now! 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4o5UYjW

The Albertus Annual Lecture takes place later today at 6pm in the Elizabeth Templeton Lecture Theatre 🗓️ There's still time to register to hear Professor Tony Prescott deliver the lecture titled "Are friends electric? The benefits and risks of human-robot relationships". Book now 👇🎟️ edin.ac/4mOXaeR

Limited tickets remain for our creative writing workshop, ‘Entangled Forest’, run by Liz MacWhirter as part of #NCFestival on 8 Nov, 11am ⌛ This guided, reflective space offers a chance to respond creatively to challenging times. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/42FSO2d

In a joint Buddhist Studies/SNRL event today Prof Justin McDaniel @upennrels.bsky.social provided our audience with some fascinating (and very funny) insights into his classes that encourage switching off, reading deeply and even taking temporary monastic vows. #digitaldetox @uoedivinity.bsky.social

Dr Simon Burton recently published his new book 'Participation & Covenant in Puritan Theology' which serves as volume four in the Studies in Protestant Irenics series from The Davenant Institute. Find out more about the book or get a copy for yourself now 📚👇 edin.ac/43cGUNs

Are you considering Postgraduate Study? 🤔 The Postgraduate Virtual Open Days are back again this year providing online webinars for you to find out more about on-campus postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh. Register now 👇 edin.ac/3J1UfS0

In Vancouver last week celebrating @buddhistdoor.bsky.social 30th anniversary. We talked about a range of subjects including eco-Buddhism and AI and Buddhism @uoedivinity.bsky.social.

What are the ethical questions we should be asking at this tipping point in AI development? On 7 Nov, 7pm we welcome expert in AI ethics, robotics and data science Shannon Vallor to speak with Jeremy Carrette about her book, ‘The AI Mirror’. Book now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/4h1Eh72

Speaking on my project on Indigenous religiosity & digitality at @iashedinburgh.bsky.social (15 Oct). Curious how it lands among those working across the humanities, beyond my usual circles at @cswcedinburgh.bsky.social & @uoedivinity.bsky.social. Hybrid event. Feedback valued! edin.ac/3VTueHu

New College Festival of Books and Belief, our annual book festival, takes place this year from 7-8 November! 📚🍂 Tickets are live so don't miss out and secure your place now 🎟️👇 edin.ac/3BCM6iW