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Interested in Studying Christian Theology? Join us online at 6pm on Tuesday 10th February

Questions about God and Jesus ? About the synodal reform of the Church? Why not consider studying some theology? Join us online at 6pm on Tuesday 10th February

10 Feb 2025

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Prof. Siobhán Garrigan contributes to new book by Mary Daly, 'Catholicism: End or Beginning'

Prog. Garrigan is one of six preeminent feminist writers who have contributed to the new title, published this month by Cambridge University Press.

09 Jan 2026

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Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne appointed Visiting Fellow at the University of the Western Cape

Dr Browne's appointment is made under the auspices of the Centre for Humanities Research’s Charlotte Maxeke-Mary Robinson Research Chair, supported by the Irish Department of Foreign Affairs.

05 Jan 2026

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New article published by Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne with Dr Elian Weizman on Palestine Action in the Georgetown Journal of International Affairs

In this latest piece by Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne & Dr Elian Weizman the authors examine the UK government’s proscription of Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act.

18 Dec 2025

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Congratulations to Dr. Jacob J. Erickson, who has been elected to the Program Committee of the American Academy of Religion (AAR)

Dr. Jacob J. Erickson, Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics, has been elected to the Program Committee of the American Academy of Religion (AAR)

15 Dec 2025

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Dr Brendan Ciarán Browne launches new book on Palestinian Bedouin at Maynooth University

Dr Browne (one of the editors, and Co-I on the project) launched the open access edited collection: 'Ending Impunity for International Law Violations: Palestinian Bedouins and and the Risk of Forced Displacement'.

10 Dec 2025

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Prof. Massimo Faggioli - Vatican II - Event and Mandate

Prof. Massimo Faggioli is member of the steering committee Vatican II - Event and Mandate - in North America, Australia and Oceania

10 Dec 2025

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Dr Michael Kirwan SJ is guest on BBC podcast exploring the legacy of René Girard

Dr Michael Kirwan was a guest panellist on the BBC Radio Four podcast series, 'Beyond Belief' on 2nd December.

08 Dec 2025

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Open Day Success

It was great to meet and chat with so many prospective students at Undergraduate Open Day last Saturday. Thanks to all the professors and students who made the day such a success.

05 Dec 2025

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Professor Siobhán Garrigan publishes new book: A Theology of Home in a Time of Homelessness

Congratulations to Professor Siobhán Garrigan on the publication of her new book, A Theology of Home in a Time of Homelessness, with Cambridge University Press. The book is available for free (open access).

13 Nov 2025

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