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Dr Linden Bicket will be leading the Daily Service this Monday on BBC Radio 4 ποΈ
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 π§π
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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 π§π
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January 29, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Dr Linden Bicket will be leading the Daily Service this Monday on BBC Radio 4 ποΈ
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 π§π
edin.ac/3ZKuQRn
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 π§π
edin.ac/3ZKuQRn
New College Festival was last year but we can't stop thinking about it ππ
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 π₯π
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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 π₯π
edin.ac/3N6LKqv
January 28, 2026 at 3:30 PM
New College Festival was last year but we can't stop thinking about it ππ
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 π₯π
edin.ac/3N6LKqv
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 π₯π
edin.ac/3N6LKqv
Did you see? π 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 ποΈπ
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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 ποΈπ
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Our first Inaugural Lecture of the year takes place next month! π§βπ« 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 ποΈπ
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Tickets are limited, register yours now ποΈπ
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January 26, 2026 at 3:38 PM
Did you see? π 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 ποΈπ
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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 ποΈπ
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Our first Inaugural Lecture of the year takes place next month! π§βπ« 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 ποΈπ
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Tickets are limited, register yours now ποΈπ
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January 21, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Our first Inaugural Lecture of the year takes place next month! π§βπ« 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 ποΈπ
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Tickets are limited, register yours now ποΈπ
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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 β¨ π
December 31, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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 β¨ π
From all of us here at the School of Divinity, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! βοΈ
December 25, 2025 at 1:01 PM
From all of us here at the School of Divinity, we wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! βοΈ
As part of St Andrews Day last month, Professor Alison Jack featured on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship ποΈ 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 π§π
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Listen to the episode online now π§π
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December 8, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As part of St Andrews Day last month, Professor Alison Jack featured on BBC Radio 4's Sunday Worship ποΈ 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 π§π
edin.ac/4935FOz
Listen to the episode online now π§π
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 β AI & The Future of Religion' is relevant for A level and Higher RMPS study.
Register your place online now π
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Register your place online now π
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November 28, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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 β AI & The Future of Religion' is relevant for A level and Higher RMPS study.
Register your place online now π
edin.ac/3XhkyHv
Register your place online now π
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It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year πβοΈ 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 π
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 π
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
It certainly is the most wonderful time of the year πβοΈ 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 π
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 π
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? π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώβ½
She focused on the topics of faith, doubt & hope surrounding the achievement! Catch her at 1:24:21 π§
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She focused on the topics of faith, doubt & hope surrounding the achievement! Catch her at 1:24:21 π§
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November 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
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? π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώβ½
She focused on the topics of faith, doubt & hope surrounding the achievement! Catch her at 1:24:21 π§
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She focused on the topics of faith, doubt & hope surrounding the achievement! Catch her at 1:24:21 π§
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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 π₯π
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Watch his appearance in the segment starting at 15:33 on the STV Player website π₯π
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November 26, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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 π₯π
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Watch his appearance in the segment starting at 15:33 on the STV Player website π₯π
edin.ac/4io2ftU
What a fantastic weekend we had celebrating our fifth annual New College Festival of Books and Beliefs! ππ
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 π
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 π
November 21, 2025 at 4:52 PM
What a fantastic weekend we had celebrating our fifth annual New College Festival of Books and Beliefs! ππ
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 π
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 π
As we gear up for graduations tomorrow, why not revisit our video interview with our 2025 summer graduates? π₯π
Discover their unique journeys and how they shaped out their future career paths. Perfect for those graduating and potential students alike! π
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Discover their unique journeys and how they shaped out their future career paths. Perfect for those graduating and potential students alike! π
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November 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
As we gear up for graduations tomorrow, why not revisit our video interview with our 2025 summer graduates? π₯π
Discover their unique journeys and how they shaped out their future career paths. Perfect for those graduating and potential students alike! π
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Discover their unique journeys and how they shaped out their future career paths. Perfect for those graduating and potential students alike! π
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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 π§βπ»
There are two sessions taking place on 18 & 21 November. Register now ποΈπ
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There are two sessions taking place on 18 & 21 November. Register now ποΈπ
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November 13, 2025 at 12:01 PM
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 π§βπ»
There are two sessions taking place on 18 & 21 November. Register now ποΈπ
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There are two sessions taking place on 18 & 21 November. Register now ποΈπ
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Are you interested in our undergraduate Religion, Culture, and Society (MA)? π€
Watch our latest video with Dr Paul Fuller as he explains all the ins and outs of this exciting programme π₯π
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Watch our latest video with Dr Paul Fuller as he explains all the ins and outs of this exciting programme π₯π
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November 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Are you interested in our undergraduate Religion, Culture, and Society (MA)? π€
Watch our latest video with Dr Paul Fuller as he explains all the ins and outs of this exciting programme π₯π
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Watch our latest video with Dr Paul Fuller as he explains all the ins and outs of this exciting programme π₯π
edin.ac/4qQD3QG
Time's running out to book your tickets for the New College Festival of Books and Belief β 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! πποΈ
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Don't miss out and ensure you join us for this exciting exploration into the relationship between literature and belief! πποΈ
edin.ac/3BCM6iW
November 6, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Time's running out to book your tickets for the New College Festival of Books and Belief β 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! πποΈ
edin.ac/3BCM6iW
Don't miss out and ensure you join us for this exciting exploration into the relationship between literature and belief! πποΈ
edin.ac/3BCM6iW
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Ordinary Saints was one of my top 2025 reads β can't wait to hear from Niamh NΓ Mhaoileoin @niamhsquared.bsky.social next weekend. Shortlisted for @waterstones.bsky.social Debut Fiction Prize 2025. @manillapress.bsky.social
Niamh NΓ Mhaoileoinβs debut novel, βOrdinary Saintsβ, 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 ποΈπ
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October 31, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Ordinary Saints was one of my top 2025 reads β can't wait to hear from Niamh NΓ Mhaoileoin @niamhsquared.bsky.social next weekend. Shortlisted for @waterstones.bsky.social Debut Fiction Prize 2025. @manillapress.bsky.social
Niamh NΓ Mhaoileoinβs debut novel, βOrdinary Saintsβ, 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 ποΈπ
edin.ac/47NU5qO
edin.ac/47NU5qO
October 31, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Niamh NΓ Mhaoileoinβs debut novel, βOrdinary Saintsβ, 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 ποΈπ
edin.ac/47NU5qO
edin.ac/47NU5qO
On Saturday 8 Nov at 4pm we celebrate the new βOxford Handbook of Scottish Theatreβ with editors Greg Walker and Randall Stevenson and literary legends Linda McLean and Donald Smith.
Don't miss out and book your tickets now ποΈπ
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Don't miss out and book your tickets now ποΈπ
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October 31, 2025 at 9:36 AM
On Saturday 8 Nov at 4pm we celebrate the new βOxford Handbook of Scottish Theatreβ with editors Greg Walker and Randall Stevenson and literary legends Linda McLean and Donald Smith.
Don't miss out and book your tickets now ποΈπ
edin.ac/4oNJpOQ
Don't miss out and book your tickets now ποΈπ
edin.ac/4oNJpOQ
On 7 November at 2:30pm we welcome Abi Millar to talk about βThe Spirituality Gap: Searching for Meaning in a Secular Ageβ (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 ποΈπ
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edin.ac/3Wq2pqu
October 29, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On 7 November at 2:30pm we welcome Abi Millar to talk about βThe Spirituality Gap: Searching for Meaning in a Secular Ageβ (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 ποΈπ
edin.ac/3Wq2pqu
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 βBabylon: The Mother of All Citiesβ β complete with Biblical Time Machine podcast co-host Helen Bond! Book now ποΈπ
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October 27, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#NCFestival starts on Friday 7 November at 11am with Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones on his newest books, 'The Cleopatras: The Forgotten Queens of Egypt' and βBabylon: The Mother of All Citiesβ β complete with Biblical Time Machine podcast co-host Helen Bond! Book now ποΈπ
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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 π§π
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Want to find out who won? Listen to the full episode on the BBC website now π§π
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October 24, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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 π§π
edin.ac/47qjeXq
Want to find out who won? Listen to the full episode on the BBC website now π§π
edin.ac/47qjeXq
Weβre excited to launch Liz MacWhirterβs moving prose poem βBlue: A Lament for the Seaβ, 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 ποΈπ
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@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
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@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Weβre excited to launch Liz MacWhirterβs moving prose poem βBlue: A Lament for the Seaβ, 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 ποΈπ
edin.ac/3WNlZwV
@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
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@scottishbooktrust.bsky.social
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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! ποΈπ
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Nadine Aisha Jassat Photo Β©Danielle Watt
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Nadine Aisha Jassat Photo Β©Danielle Watt
October 21, 2025 at 12:29 PM
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! ποΈπ
edin.ac/46LtB92
Nadine Aisha Jassat Photo Β©Danielle Watt
edin.ac/46LtB92
Nadine Aisha Jassat Photo Β©Danielle Watt
October 21, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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! ποΈπ
edin.ac/46LtB92
Nadine Aisha Jassat Photo Β©Danielle Watt
edin.ac/46LtB92
Nadine Aisha Jassat Photo Β©Danielle Watt