Tag Archives: theology

Death in Scotland, from the medieval to the modern: beliefs, attitudes and practices (Conference, Edinburgh, 31 Jan – 2 Feb 2014)

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Download the Death in Scotland Conference 2014 programme

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Stephen Pattison introduces his new book ‘Saving Face: Enfacement, Shame, Theology’

Posted on November 8, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Stephen Pattison, Professor of Religion, Ethics and Practice at the University of Birmingham, writes: We live in what might be called a ‘facist’ era!  Faces are all around us, and form an important part of our everyday and clinical encounters.  … Continue reading →

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Spirituality, Theology & Health Seminar Programme (2013, Durham University)

Posted on October 21, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Spirituality, Theology & Health seminar programme (Michaelmas 2013) These seminars are open to all staff and students of Durham University and to the general public. However, please be aware that they are aimed at a postgraduate level and are therefore … Continue reading →

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Spirituality, Theology and Mental Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives (New Book edited by Prof Chris Cook

Posted on April 29, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Spirituality, Theology and Mental Health: Interdisciplinary Perspectives edited by Professor Chris Cook is now available for pre-order (£45.00). In 2010 a Durham conference on Spirituality, Theology & Mental Health was made possible by support from the Guild of Health. The conference was attended by more … Continue reading →

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Pain Question Time (Public Consultation, Durham University, 24 April 2013)

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Now it’s your turn to set the agenda and ask the questions you want to. You might want to demand better pain management services, or ask, why in the 21st century are there so many people living with pain? Should … Continue reading →

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Good Practice in Spirituality Conference (Durham, 10-12 July 2013)

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Centre for Medical Humanities

The Durham University, the Project for Spirituality, Theology & Health and the Tees, Esk & Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust would like to welcome you to the Good Practice in Spirituality Conference (10-12 July 2013, Durham). This conference is an opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Changing Expectations of Death (Conference, Cumberland Lodge, 23-25 November 2012)

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Centre for Medical Humanities

Changing Expectations of Death 23-25 November 2012 Standard Rate: £360; Charitable/Academic Rate: £240; Student Rate: £150 or Shared Accommodation: £85. All conference fees are inclusive of registration, food and accommodation This conference will address the medical, social and philosophical implications … Continue reading →

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Welcoming Dr Will Viney to the Centre for Medical Humanities

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Centre for Medical Humanities

The Centre for Medical Humanities is delighted to welcome Dr Will Viney, who joins our research team as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Centre for Medical Humanities and Department of English Studies. Will has a PhD in Cultural Studies and … Continue reading →

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My GeneSpace: Personalised Genetics – Are you ready to know your future? (Public Lecture, Durham University 3 May 2012)

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Centre for Medical Humanities

The Institute of Advanced Study, Durham Forum for Health and the Wolfson Reseach Institute are delighted to invite you to attend a joint public lecture My GeneSpace: Personalised Genetics: Are you ready to know your future? Thursday 3rd May 2012, 18:00 Kenworthy Hall, St. … Continue reading →

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The Recovery of Beauty – The Revd Professor Mark McIntosh – Public Lecture 6 February – Beautiful Ideas: The Visibility of Truth

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Centre for Medical Humanities

As part of the IAS The Recovery of Beauty programme, CMH directors Jane Macnaughton and Corinne Saunders are very pleased to welcome The Revd Professor Mark McIntosh, Van Mildert Professor of Divinity, University of Durham, and Canon Residentiary of Durham … Continue reading →

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