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Thrilled to have been on this Early Career's Researcher workshop today at @BSASocrel #socrel25 with Dr Jennie Riley and @robsymmons on public speaking, communication and accessibility! Such brilliant advice on how to get our research out into the world!

Brilliant plenary by Dr Monique Moultrie @GeorgiaStateU on Religion, Reproductive Justice, and Ensuring Black Women’s Reproductive Futures at #SocRel2025. A powerful, urgent call to centre Black women’s voices in faith, ethics & reproductive justice.

Great talk by Michael Munnik @michaelmunnik at #SocRel2025: More than Flirting with Media in the Sociology of Religion. Sharp, funny, and on point — and this meme was a brilliant touch 👇📺😂 #SocRel #MediaAndReligion

Happy to be representing @kingstrs as a part of the SocRel committee as joint EDI lead at #SocRel2025 @BSASocrel at University of Durham @durham_uni

🔈 JOB ALERT! 🚨 The Department of Theology and Religious Studies at King's College London is seeking to appoint Lecturer in Islamic Studies! Deadline: 31st July 2025 For more information check the 🔗 kcl.ac.uk/jobs/119465-le…

A powerful evening at the 2nd McDonald Agape Lecture with Genesis Tramaine, Emily Young & Christine Joynes. A moving conversation on art, faith & materiality — from sacred stone to spirit-led painting. Grateful to all three for their insight and presence. #TheologyAndTheArts

In this 17th-c. illumination, Jesus stands looking at a man, who extends his left hand towards him (Luke specifies the right hand, but Matthew and Mark do not identify which hand needed healing). There is a clear indication of limpness in the wrist.

When only one year old, Hendrick #Goltzius permanently damaged his right hand by fire. It’s speculated that the stiffness of his fingers had the side effect of strengthening his arm and shoulder, so he etched with his right hand and drew with his left.

Biblical Hebrew applies the word zera (seed) both to human offspring, such as the descendants promised to Abram in #Genesis 15, and to the reproductive units of plants. Read about Dornith Doherty's Archiving Eden project in our exhibition of the week: #banking-future" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thevcs.org/seeing-dark#ba…

My piece for @MiddleEastEye Iran is a unique case study. The West may seek to remove Iran’s leaders, but Islamic Republic is more than just a regime: middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-we…

TRS PhD student Jaffer Mirza @jafferamirza writes for @MiddleEastEye on why Western-led regime change in Iran is unlikely to succeed. He argues the Islamic Republic is a deeply rooted ideological system tied to Shia theology and global solidarities. 🔗 middleeasteye.net/opinion/why-we…

This week we take a closer look at #Genesis 15. The first work of art in our exhibition of the week was made by Pierre #Soulages, often regarded as France’s greatest post-WWII painter. #beyond-black" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thevcs.org/seeing-dark#be…

🎧 The Vibe Shift — a bold new podcast from @edwardinoxford explores Gen Z’s spiritual lives in the digital age. From papal TikTokers to lifestyle gurus, it’s religion, influence & identity reimagined. 🔗 Listen: open.spotify.com/show/1LUcI9hAp… #TheVibeShift #GenZ #DigitalFaith

King’s has been named the 31st best university in the world and 5th best in the UK in the QS World University rankings 2026. 🎉 Find out more ⬇️ kcl.ac.uk/news/qs-kings-… #QSWUR #QSWUR2026 @TopUnis

The second work in this week's exhibition on #John 4:43–54 is by Rodolpho Amoêdo, a Brazilian artist of the late nineteenth century. Why does Amoêdo deliberately blur Jesus’s face? Find out more here: #cometh-man" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thevcs.org/jesus-heals-of…

This week we look at one of Jesus's #miracles, the healing of an official's son in John 4:43–54. Anton Wierix’s engraving captures the entire episode in a single image, allowing us visually to identify the cities, people, dialogue, and plot. #higher-authority" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">thevcs.org/jesus-heals-of…

Well done @edwardinoxford !!! This looks like a fascinating read!

Exciting news! 🎉 We’re pleased to announce that Dr Renasha Khan @RenashaKhan has been appointed Lecturer in Religion, Politics and Ethics. Renasha takes up the post in Sept '25, continuing her work on religion, race, gender, digital media, and politics. #KingsTRS #TRSNews