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Cheryl Exum

In Memoriam -- J. Cheryl Exum

We are saddened by the news of Prof. Cheryl Exum’s recent passing.
Dr Matt Williams

New appointee to the Sir Henry Stephenson Fellowship

SCIBS is pleased to announce the new appointee to the Sir Henry Stephenson Fellowship: Dr Matt Williams.
David J.A. Clines at Burkitt Medal lecture
David Clines won the British Academy’s Burkitt Medal in 2015 for his significant contribution to the study of the Hebrew Bible and Hebrew lexicography.

In memory of David J.A. Clines

It is with great sadness that we inform you that David J.A. Clines, Professor of Biblical Studies, passed away in December 2022.
Dr Ryan Collman

Dr Ryan Collman is joining the “Reimagining Paul" project

SCIBS is happy to announce that Dr Ryan Collman is joining the “Reimagining Paul" project as a research assistant.
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Sir Henry Stephenson Visiting Research Fellow

The Sir Henry Stephenson Endowment trust has re-opened applications for its historic fellowship in Biblical Studies at the University of Sheffield.
Dr. Sara Parks and Dr. Meredith Warren, pictured at the Canadian Society of Biblical Studies Annual Meeting for 2023

SCIBS director Dr Meredith J.C. Warren receives Frank W. Beare Award

Dr Meredith J.C. Warren and her co-authors, Dr Sara Parks (St Francis Xavier University) and Dr Shayna Sheinfeld (Augsburg University) receive Frank W. Beare Award for their book, Jewish and Christian Women in the Ancient Mediterranean.
'Reimaging Paul' Exhibition Logo

Join our project team!

We are recruiting to our project team to help support the Reimagining Paul exhibition.
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Reimagining Paul exhibition at Rotherham Minster 15 Oct to 31 Dec

‘Reimagining Paul’ is an exhibition consisting of two newly commissioned artworks created to spark conversation about the apostle Paul, themes of identity, and the interpretation of Paul’s letters in contemporary society.
Portrait photo/ head shot of Dr Minna Shkul

Congratulations to Dr Minna Shkul (Philosophy) who was recognised in the 2022 Vice-Chancellor's awards for Learning and Teaching

The award acknowledged Minna's contribution to feminist and queer Studies in Religion as Highly Commended example of inclusive pedagogical design and practice