Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The School of Philosophy, Theology and Religion includes the Department of Philosophy and the Department of Theology and Religion. It offers a variety of forward-thinking undergraduate and postgraduate study opportunities. It is home to a dynamic and friendly community of staff and students, pursuing original research on a wide range of topics.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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6th Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching Conference (2022), University of Birmingham
Scott, S., 2 Jan 2026, Interdisciplinary Learning and Teaching: Pedagogies and Practice. Kemp, I. & Scott, S. (eds.). Ethics International Press, p. 286-290 5 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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A decolonial surrogacy? A tripartite-hybrid model
Marway, H. K., 18 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Hypatia A Journal of Feminist Philosophy.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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An Impenetrable Temple: The Nature and Characteristics of Impurity in the Temple Scroll
Naidu, A., 6 Feb 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: The Journal of Theological Studies. 13 p., flag003.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile3 Downloads (Pure)
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Proposal for Evidence Paper on Anti-Sikh Hatred in England
Jhutti-Johal, J. (Principal Investigator)
Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
26/01/26 → 31/03/26
Project: Other Government Departments
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AHRC IAA (26-27) UEF: Worldbuilding and Ethical Game Design
Butchard, D. (Co-Investigator), Kidwell, J. (Principal Investigator) & Bodi, B. (Co-Investigator)
Arts and Humanities Research Council
1/11/25 → 31/07/26
Project: Research Councils
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Conditional Predicates in Context
Silk, A. (Principal Investigator)
1/09/25 → 31/08/26
Project: Research Councils
Activities
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BRISMES 2026 Annual Conference
Todd, R. (Member of Programme Committee)
23 Jun 2026 → 25 Jun 2026Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Conference, workshop or symposium
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Niścaya-Vyavahāra Nayas and Anekāntavāda
Sheth, J. (Invited speaker)
18 Feb 2026Activity: Academic and Industrial events › Guest lecture or Invited talk
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Archaeopress (Publisher)
Todd, R. (Peer reviewer)
Feb 2026Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
Datasets
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Transcriptions and Synopsis of Ephesians in Sahidic Coptic
Delhez, J. (Creator), Moawad, S. (Creator), Feder, F. (Creator), Strutwolf, H. (Creator) & Houghton, H. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 7 May 2025
DOI: 10.25500/edata.bham.00001272
Dataset
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Transcriptions of selected Coptic manuscripts of the Pauline Epistles
Delhez, J. (Creator), Moawad, S. (Creator), Feder, F. (Creator), Strutwolf, H. (Creator) & Houghton, H. (Data Manager), University of Birmingham, 8 May 2025
DOI: 10.25500/edata.bham.00001273
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Transcriptions and Synopsis of Galatians in Sahidic Coptic
Delhez, J. (Creator), Moawad, S. (Creator), Feder, F. (Creator), Strutwolf, H. (Creator) & Houghton, H. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 2 May 2025
DOI: 10.25500/edata.bham.00001271
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Prizes
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American Philosophical Association Frank Chapman Sharp Prize 2017
Parry, J. (Recipient), 2017
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Appointment to Editorial Committee of Nestle-Aland and United Bible Societies' Greek New Testament
Houghton, H. (Recipient), 26 Feb 2021
Prize: Appointment
Press/Media
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New Scientist: We need to establish free internet access as a standalone human right
20/08/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Public engagement pieces on psychology/the mind/consciousness
Taylor, H. & Sayim, B.
16/07/19 → 11/02/25
9 Media contributions
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Do aliens exist? We studied what scientists really think?
14/01/25
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media