Applications open for four PhD positions at Oslo University, deadline 2 June 2023

Applications are open for four PhD positions at Oslo University in two research units: the unit for biblical studies and church history; and the unit for contemporary theology, religious studies, interreligious studies, and practical theology. The deadline for applications is 2 June 2023 with a start date of 1 February 2024. For more information, seeContinue reading “Applications open for four PhD positions at Oslo University, deadline 2 June 2023”

The Nun in the Synagogue: A Conversation about Judeocentric Catholicism in Israel

April 25 at 15.00 (sharp) at the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies in Lund, LUX B336 A book review panel will discuss Emma O’Donnell Polyakov’s new book The Nun in the Synagogue: Judeocentric Catholicism in Israel, a project she worked on as a postdoctor at Lund University. Panelists: Emma O’Donnell Polyakov, Merrimack College, TordContinue reading “The Nun in the Synagogue: A Conversation about Judeocentric Catholicism in Israel”

Event: Workshop “Jews, the Qur’an, and Islam: Contacts and Influences,” 1-2 February, Copenhagen University. Online and in person.

We are pleased to share news of a workshop coming up at Copenhagen University next week. It has been organised by postdoctoral researcher Naima Afif as part of the ERC Synergy Grant project, the “European Qur’an. Islamic Scripture in European Religion and Culture’” (PI: Jan Loop, euqu.eu).  ‘Jews, the Qur’an and Islam: Contacts and Influences willContinue reading “Event: Workshop “Jews, the Qur’an, and Islam: Contacts and Influences,” 1-2 February, Copenhagen University. Online and in person.”

Spring Jewish Studies Seminar Series, Lund University, Online and in person

You are all welcome to join us at Lund University for our spring Jewish Studies seminar series. Seminars take place in English and/or in Swedish, and are either in-person only, online only, or both. Please note that 15–17 means that we start at 15.15 in accord ance with the old Lund University custom. 15.00, byContinue reading “Spring Jewish Studies Seminar Series, Lund University, Online and in person”