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Not every form of peace is desirable. Nor is every form of conflict undesirable. At last week’s webinar on Religion, Conflict and Peace in Ireland and Beyond the panel explored the different forms of peace societies experience after conflict, and the importance of the politics of religion, conflict and peace. Follow the link to watch a recording of the discussion along with the webinars in the series so far.

The Trinity Centre for Biblical Studies postgraduate research seminars resume on Monday 30th January. The seminars run regularly throughout both teaching terms and offer staff, associates, research students and others the opportunity to share, hear and discuss current research in biblical studies being undertaken here in Ireland and beyond. Semimars are a mix of hybrid, virtual and in-person. You can find the full programme on the TCBS website. Follow the link for more information.

On Tuesday 24 January 2023 the Centre for Catholic Studies (Durham University) will host the online launch of ‘Receptive Ecumenism as Transformative Ecclesial Learning: Walking the Way to a Church Re-formed’, at 5.30pm-6.45pm. The book examines examines ecumenical learning for urgent issues, including race, indigenous peoples, women, ministry, interchurch families, human sexuality, and synodality. Linda Hogan will be in conversation with Gabrielle Thomas, Emory University, and the book editors Paul D. Murray and Gregory Ryan. All are welcome to this celebratory launch! Please follow the link to register.

The School of Religion, Theology and Peace Studies, Trinity College Dublin will be hosting a screening of The Letter, a film featuring leaders representing the voices of Indigenous people, young people, the poor and the wildlife of our planet. The movie is an initiative that emerged from Pope Francis’s letter Laudato Si’; On Care for Our Common Home. The screening will take place at Trinity College Dublin, on Thursday January 26th, 2023 at 6pm, with a discussion and refreshments afterwards. FREE EVENT - REGISTRATION REQUIRED VIA EVENTBRITE

On November 19th Professor Linda Hogan was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate of Sacred Letters at Regis College, University of Toronto, during the University’s 2022 Convocation. The citation honouring Professor Hogan noted that she is a distinguished scholar of international standing, who has committed herself to the promotion of the dignity of human persons and to the formative role of institutions in securing and protecting that dignity. Quoting poet Eavan Boland’s description of Ireland as “once Settled and removed on the edge of Europe is now a bridge to the world.” The citation continued that Professor Hogan embodies that very Irish vocation of bridge-building, noting that she is a global bridge builder between disciplines, peoples, and faith communities. Earlier that week Professor Hogan delivered the 2022 Chancellor’s Lecture entitled Securing Human Rights in the Anthropocene: The Role of Religion.

Prof. Jacob Erickson will be one of the speakers for what promises to be a cutting-edge discussion on ‘Christologies of the People: Embodiment and Proclamation’, on 19th January. The panel will reckon with the possible futures of “Christ” in the face of climate change, structures of white supremacy, distortions presented by Christian nationalism, legacies of colonialism, violence against women and children, and economic oppression. A recording will be available after the talk for anyone who can’t make the late evening time (6-8pm EST). Follow the link to register on Eventbrite.