Particular foci for recent research include interdisciplinary research on identity, territoriality and bodies (living and dead); the nature and role of religious belief and practice (especially through magic); and study of the reception of biblical texts among non-literate contemporary communities, in Jewish post-holocaust readings, and in contemporary environmental ethics. It also includes philological work on Jewish, Christian and Islamic artefacts from the early Christian and Islamic periods. Research students are currently working on a range of projects in these areas.
Founded in 2008, the Centre for Biblical Studies provides a focus for a range of research activity and research projects in this field. There are a number of research projects currently underway, and new projects always under development. The activities of the Centre also include research seminars, hosting academic visitors and public lectures, an informal biblical studies seminar for staff and postgraduates, and an MA programme in Biblical Studies.
New book from Francesca Stavrakopoulou deals with ancient constructs of God's body
Ethnicity, Race and Religion
New book from David Horrell - The Making of Christian Morality
New book: 1 Peter: A Critical and Exegetical Commentary, Volume 1
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New book edited by Louise Lawrence and colleagues: Challenging Contextuality: Bibles and Biblical Scholarship in Context
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Louise Lawrence: Refiguring Universities in an Age of Neoliberalism
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Rebekah Welton: He is a Glutton and a Drunkard: Deviant Consumption in the Hebrew Bible
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Bibles in Popular Cultures
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1 Peter: A Critical and Exegetical Commentary volume 2
The Centre for Biblical Studies holds regular research seminars and occasional workshops.
Find out about our qualifications in Biblical Studies.
See our individual staff entries for details of staff members' research interests and individual projects.