Dr J Abernethy-Barkley

It is with the greatest sadness that I learn of the death of The Very Rev Dr Houston McKelvey OBE QVRM, former Dean of Belfast and great son of this city. To his wife Roberta and family, my deepest condolences. FJOB

With its 'meticulously described landscape', The Way Through The Trees 'could well be a go-to starting point for students and ordinands for essays on faith development.' @DocBrush's book is reviewed in @churchtimes this week - get 20% off via their review: churchtimes.co.uk/articles/2026/…

Proud to be publishing Esther Keeps the Score this month

The curse of my hybrid accent that I created for myself .... always results in the question 'where are you from?' ... 'Australia?"

Religion has wide-ranging effects on society, providing motivation/membership for social movements, shaping public discourse & fostering debate. Join us to explore these topics & more at the #SSSR_RRA2026 Annual Meeting in CO. Submissions due March 31. sssreligion.org/annual-meeting…

“Before cancer, God was something I tried to fit into my life as much as possible. After cancer, I feel like a connection to God, whatever that is, is kind of the whole point of this exercise on this planet.” Hollywood actor Van Der Beek passed away at the age of 48 Video: Today

Our 2026 Awards and Grants online submissions are now open. Every year, the SSSR confers different awards and funds numerous grants, both for scholars already working in the field and for students. Explore all the opportunities for SSSR members. ⬇️ sssreligion.org/awards-grants/

➡️Join the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion and be part of a thriving community of scholars. Receive a subscription to the @jssrjournal, discounted conference registration, and grant opportunities for research & travel. Become a member today. sssreligion.org/membership/bec…

Can’t speak highly enough of this new book - for those who have experienced trauma, those who seek to journey alongside them & those who might not even know they are walking alongside those whose daily living is impacted by trauma this is a much needed read!

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"And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way."

Fascinating and thought provoking.

Advancing sociology scholarship among the public is crucial to the integrity of the discipline. That’s one of the reasons why ASA honors individuals w/ the Public Understanding of Sociology Award. Nominate by Jan 1. bit.ly/PublicUndersta… #ASA #sociology #ASAawards

EXCLUSIVE: A member of the CNC was being investigated over a safeguarding complaint, whilst selecting the next Archbishop of Canterbury. premierchristian.news/en/news/articl…

This should be a day when those affected should be front and foremost but sadly they won’t have speaking or voting rights given the assembly’s traditions and rules. Sadly they can be present but not involved

Sessions update for #ASA2026 in NYC! Check out the lineup of special, thematic, regional spotlight, and book forum sessions planned for the premier gathering of sociologists this summer! Get all the meeting details here: bit.ly/ASA2026.

EXCLUSIVE on @Channel4News at 7: Calls to halt appointment of incoming Archbishop of Canterbury over secret dossier that led to priest’s death. 👀

Presbyterian Church’s own report says the Church is in a “shameful” position. Recommends review of: ▪️governance ▪️ culture ▪️integrity bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…