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Professor Timothy Stanton is a senior academic at the University of York , affiliated with the Department of Politics and International Relations . He holds a Professor rank with no indication of part-time status. Education: PhD in History, MA in Political Philosophy, and undergraduate studies in Politics, Economics, and Economic History. His research focuses on the history of political thought , particularly the works of John Locke and Thomas Hobbes , with secondary interests in political theology , toleration , and liberalism . He is finalizing a critical edition of Locke's unpublished work The Nature of Churches and leads the £1.25m 'Rethinking Civil Society' project funded by the Leverhulme Trust . His recent publications analyze early modern debates on sovereignty, property rights, and religious tolerance. Scientific contributions include: 47 publications across journals like History of European Ideas and Modern Intellectual History Editorial roles for Locke Studies and the Clarendon Edition of John Locke 6 prestigious awards including Beinecke Fellow and Balzan-Skinner Fellow He supervises PhD students, has mentored 10 postdoctoral fellows, and examines theses internationally. His external activities span lectures at institutions like the European University Institute, media appearances on BBC Radio 4, and editorial work for Political Studies and History of Political Thought .

• History of Political Thought
• Liberalism
• Political Philosophy
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Dr. Ann Gillian Chu is an Assistant Professor at the Academy of Chinese, History, Religion and Philosophy at Hong Kong Baptist University and a Research Fellow at the Centre for Applied Ethics . She holds a visiting position as a Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, collaborating on studies about religion among Chinese communities in Britain. Her research focuses on the sociology of religion , theological ethics , and practical theology , with a particular emphasis on the role of Christian organizations in supporting Hong Kong’s elderly population affected by migration. Dr. Chu has a multidisciplinary background, including qualifications in English, theology, and accountancy. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and holds professional certifications in accountancy, including Fellowships from the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. Education: Doctor of Philosophy, University of St Andrews (UK) Master of Divinity, Regent College (Canada) Master of Arts (Honours) in English Language, University of Edinburgh (UK) Research Interests: Christian organizations’ support for elderly Hong Kongers separated from migrant children via the BNO visa Migration studies, trauma theory, and gerontology Qualitative and ethnographic methods applied to Hong Kong’s sociocultural context Awards & Grants: Best Doctoral Thesis Award (Rev. Dr. Lien-Hwa Chow Memorial Foundation, 2023) Psychology Cross-training Fellowship Programme for Theologians (University of Birmingham, 2024–2025) Multiple grants from the University of St Andrews, the British Sociological Association, and others Collaborations: Works with Dr. Caroline Starkey and Dr. Caroline Fielder at the University of Leeds Research partnerships with the Centre for Applied Ethics (Hong Kong Baptist University)

• Sociology of Religion
• Theological Ethics
• Practical Theology
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Bryan Brazeau is an Associate Professor and Reader in Liberal Arts at the University of Warwick's School for Cross-faculty Studies. He holds leadership roles as Head of Liberal Arts, Director of Undergraduate Studies, and oversees international initiatives as Venice Academic Lead and Study Abroad Coordinator. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Italian Studies from New York University (2015), an M.A. (2010), and a B.A. in Liberal Arts from Concordia University (2008). He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and Fellow of the Warwick International Higher Education Academy. Dr. Brazeau's research focuses on late medieval and early modern Italian literature, with particular emphasis on Torquato Tasso, Lucrezia Marinella, and the intersection of classical reception and Christian epic traditions. His current book project Belonging to Genre: Lucrezia Marinella and Narrative Selfhood in Counter-Reformation Italy explores feminist authorship and identity in early modern Venice. His edited collection The Reception of Aristotle's Poetics in the Italian Renaissance and Beyond (2020) emerged from a groundbreaking conference he organized at the Newberry Library. Brazeau’s teaching emphasizes interdisciplinary, place-based learning, and innovative pedagogy. He has developed courses on digital humanities and the Warwick Venice program. He has received major awards for teaching excellence and pioneered initiatives in problem-based learning and sustainability studies. His work bridges literary analysis with digital humanities, pedagogical innovation, and global cultural engagement. His grants include leadership roles in the Warwick Institute for Engagement Internationalisation Learning Circle and multi-year collaborations like the Processing the Pandemic series. He serves on editorial boards for Italian Studies and Brill's Sources in Early Poetics series, and has organized international conferences on early modern literary criticism and renaissance book history.

• Italian Renaissance Literature
• Early Modern Poetics
• Classical Reception Studies
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Dr. Michael Edwards is an Associate Professor at Jesus College and Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of History at the University of Cambridge. He specializes in early modern British and European history, with a focus on intellectual and cultural history, political thought, and the history of the book. His research explores the circulation of knowledge, women’s book ownership, and the intersections of natural and political philosophy. Edwards holds a PhD from Cambridge (2006) and has held notable fellowships, including the Kennedy Scholarship at Harvard (2000–2001) and a Junior Research Fellowship at Christ’s College, Cambridge (2005–2009). He co-edited a groundbreaking edition of Descartes’ early manuscript Regulae ad directionem ingenii (2023) and published extensively on figures like Anne Conway and Tobias Rustat. His work bridges philosophy, science, and social history, examining topics ranging from slavery in Restoration England to the intellectual networks of early modern scholars. Key research themes include the material culture of books, the role of friendship in intellectual circles, and the philosophical debates between Aristotelian traditions and emerging modern science. His recent studies on Anne Conway’s lost library and the African Companies’ ties to slavery highlight his interdisciplinary approach to uncovering marginalized histories. Edwards has received awards such as the Kennedy Scholarship and Junior Research Fellowship. His collaborative research with Richard Serjeantson underscores his commitment to reconstructing the intellectual landscapes of the 17th century. His publications reflect a deep engagement with primary sources and a nuanced analysis of early modern thought.

• Early Modern History
• Intellectual History
• Cultural History
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Irakli Tezelashvili is an Associate Lecturer and PhD candidate at The Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London. His research examines 12th-century Georgian art through the lens of social history and political theology, challenging traditional nationalistic approaches in art history. Education includes: BA in Art History & Byzantine Studies, Tbilisi State University (2018) MA in Cultural Heritage, Tbilisi State University (2020) Teaching: Leads courses on 'Art and Crusades' and contributes to gender studies curricula. Developed the Medieval Georgian Monumental Painting database. Research projects: Received Courtauld Research Grants (2022-2024) and coordinated database projects on Georgian mural paintings. Awarded the Caroline Adams Essay Prize (2020) for work on Virgin Paraklesis depictions.

• Medieval Art
• Byzantine Studies
• Art Patronage
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Dr. Patrick O'Connor is an Associate Professor of Philosophy in the Faculty of Digital, Tech, Innovation & Business at Staffordshire University. His research focuses on European Philosophy, Phenomenology, and 19th-20th Century French thought, with specializations in film and literature analysis. He has held academic positions at institutions including Nottingham Trent University and Manchester Metropolitan University, and authored three books including Cormac McCarthy, Philosophy and the Physics of the Damned (2022). His work bridges philosophy with cultural studies, exploring themes like existential atheism, ethical frameworks in cinema, and cooperative learning pedagogy. Education: PhD in Philosophy (2005): National University of Ireland, Galway BA (Hons) in English and Philosophy: National University of Ireland, Galway Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (Nottingham Trent University) Postgraduate Certificate in Higher and Professional Education His research interests include Phenomenology, Philosophy of Film and Literature, and continental thinkers like Husserl, Derrida, and Heidegger. Recent projects explore the philosophy of film through analyses of directors like the Dardenne Brothers and Cormac McCarthy's literary works. He has received grants for teaching innovation, phenomenology workshops, and research in the Medical Humanities. Dr. O'Connor's publications span academic journals ( Journal of Religion & Film , Journal of Social Work ), edited volumes, and public-facing platforms like The Conversation . He actively participates in professional societies such as the British Society for Phenomenology (serving as President and Treasurer) and the Foucault Society. His teaching focuses on MA modules in Continental Philosophy, including phenomenology, posthumanism, and research methodology. He supervises doctoral students in continental philosophy, film, and literature. Recent grants include £2000 for teaching excellence (2018) and collaborative research funding with Manchester Metropolitan University (2011). Lab/Team affiliations include collaborative projects in medical humanities and interdisciplinary work with the Cormac McCarthy Society. Current research emphasizes the philosophy of film, particularly exploring solidarity and existential themes in modern cinema.

• European Philosophy
• Phenomenology
• 20th Century French Philosophy
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Emmanuel Kwame Tettey is a Tutor in Religion, Violence, and Peacebuilding at the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity. He holds degrees including an MScR in Islamic Studies and Christian-Muslim Relations (University of Edinburgh, 2018), and has taught at institutions like the Akrofi-Christaller Institute and The Sanneh Institute. His research focuses on public theology, Islam, and religion-society intersections. Education: MScR (Islamic Studies), University of Edinburgh, 2018 MSc (Strategic Planning), University for Development Studies, 2017 MA (Theology), Akrofi-Christaller Institute, 2016 BA (Economics/Philosophy), University of Ghana, 2009 Research Trends: Publications emphasize Islamic institutions in Ghana, church political engagement, and missionary legacies. Recent work explores Sheik Osman Nuhu Sharubutu's legacy and religious representation. Awards: Gingko Fellowship Collaborative Prize Desmond Tutu Scholarship Grants & Leadership: Led projects under Scholarleaders International and received grants from Spalding Trust and the Gingko Library. Active in organizing interfaith conferences like the 2023 Gingko Symposium in Germany. Conference Contributions: Coordinated major events including the 2022 World Council of Churches Assembly and the 2020 Sanneh Institute inaugural conference on hospitality in African contexts.

• Public Theology
• Islam
• Religion and Society
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Kendall A. Davis serves as a Part-Time Lecturer at Concordia University Chicago and is a third-year PhD candidate in New Testament and Christian Origins at the University of Edinburgh's School of Divinity under Dr. Matthew V. Novenson's supervision. His academic foundation includes a BA in Biblical Languages & Theatre from Concordia University Irvine and advanced theological degrees (MDiv, STM) from Concordia Seminary. His research centers on messianic Christology in Luke and Acts, analyzing the term "christos" and its cognates within Lukan literature. Broader scholarly interests include literary-theological exegesis, biblical linguistics, hermeneutics, patristic interpretations, and the ecclesial practice of scriptural reading, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between theological frameworks and biblical texts. Davis's publication output demonstrates focused engagement with New Testament Christology, particularly through his 2024 article on bodily redemption in healing narratives. His conference presentations reveal consistent exploration of political dimensions of Jesus' kingship, messianic redefinitions, and narrative ambiguity in Lukan infancy accounts, establishing a cohesive research trajectory in synoptic Gospel studies. No scientific awards or grant funding details are documented. As a doctoral candidate, he has no formal advising responsibilities. Research activities appear centered in theological academia without institutional lab or team affiliations specified.

• Christology
• New Testament Studies
• Biblical Theology
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Madeleine Ary Hahne is an academic researcher in the Department of Geography at the University of Cambridge, where she is a PhD candidate. Her work focuses on how cultural, religious, and geographic factors shape climate beliefs and behaviors. She is affiliated with the Geographies of Knowledge research group and supervised by Prof. Mike Hulme. Education: PhD Candidate in Geography (2020-present) MPhil in Muslim-Jewish Relations (2015-2016), University of Cambridge BS in International Relations (cum laude), Brigham Young University (2008-2015) Research Interests: Climate change narratives within religious communities Geographic influences on climate skepticism/acceptance Role of place-based identities in environmental action Notable Projects: Leading fieldwork in Utah, Samoa, and London to study LDS climate beliefs Co-founder of Visions of Soon, a climate-positive social media initiative Participant in Greenland Scientific Expedition (2022) Awards: Multiple scholarships including Gates Cambridge and Woolf Institute honors.

• Climate Change Studies
• Religious Influences on Environmental Beliefs
• Cultural Narratives of Climate Action
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Dr Simon Ravenscroft is an Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge and Director of Studies at Magdalene and St Edmund's Colleges. His research explores political theology, ethics, and social theory.

• Political Theology
• Ethics
• Social Theory

The Revd Dr Robert Evans serves as Chaplain at Christ's College and Affiliated Lecturer in the Faculty of Divinity at the University of Cambridge. His research examines the relationship between theology and society in the early medieval west, particularly during the Carolingian Empire. Evans teaches courses on early Christianity and medieval history, including 'Making Christians in the Roman Empire' and 'Christianity in Late Antiquity'. His publications analyze theological dimensions of Carolingian historical writing and law.

• Early Medieval History
• Carolingian Empire
• Theology and Society

Sir Noel Malcolm is a Senior Research Fellow at All Souls College, University of Oxford, specializing in British and European early modern history with particular emphasis on intellectual history. His career spans editorial roles at The Spectator and Daily Telegraph, alongside academic positions at Cambridge and Oxford. Research interests include: Textual scholarship on Thomas Hobbes (1588-1679), encompassing political philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, theology, biblical criticism, and optics Western Europe's engagement with the Ottoman/Islamic world during the early modern period Historiographical analysis of Balkan history, particularly Albanian territories Recent publications demonstrate expertise in Mediterranean cross-cultural interactions and textual recovery. He supervises DPhil and Masters students while leading the Clarendon Edition of the Works of Hobbes. Awards and honors include: Fellow of the British Academy (FBA) Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature (FRSL) Honorary Fellowships at multiple Cambridge colleges Member of the Academy of Arts and Sciences of Kosova His editorial projects and fieldwork in Ottoman-Western relations have shaped contemporary understanding of early modern intellectual networks.

• Early Modern Intellectual History
• Thomas Hobbes Studies
• Ottoman/Islamic World in Western Political Thought
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Cathleen Sarti is a Departmental Lecturer in the History of War at the University of Oxford, affiliated with Balliol College. Her research focuses on political culture and state formation in early modern Northern Europe, particularly the British Isles, Scandinavia, and the Baltic region. She examines how power and authority operated in premodern societies, emphasizing the interplay of political ideas, economic constraints, and cultural practices. Sarti joined Oxford's History Department in 2019, contributing to Peter Wilson's project on the European Fiscal-Military System. She teaches courses on early modern European history, including the MSt-Strand 'History of War,' and tutors at Balliol College. Her work bridges political and cultural history, with a particular interest in monarchy, dynastic politics, and gender. Her major publications include *Deposing Monarchs: Domestic Conflict and State-Formation 1500-1700* (2022), which analyzes monarchical deposition as a catalyst for state-building. She co-edits the book series *Studies in Monarchy & Money* and has explored topics like women's economic agency in royal courts. Sarti’s research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, considering literature, art, and public opinion to contextualize political thought. PhD: University of Mainz (Germany), 2010s Research Projects: Baltic region case studies in fiscal-military systems, Danish queens' economic agency Teaching: Early Modern Europe (1500-1700), Warfare in Eurasia, Historiography Her current projects include a monograph on the Baltic's role in European fiscal-military dynamics and studies of non-elite political counsel in Denmark-Norway. Sarti actively participates in the Royal Studies Network and collaborates on transnational histories of monarchy.

• Political Culture
• Monarchy and Rulership
• Early Modern State Formation
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Ulrich Schmiedel is a Professor of Global Christianities at Lund University's Faculty of Theology, affiliated with the Centre for Theology and Religious Studies. He holds honorary fellowships from the School of Divinity at the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on public and political theology, emphasizing the role of religious diversity in postmigrant societies. Methodologically, his work intersects theology with sociology, anthropology, and philosophy. Prior to Lund, he was a Senior Lecturer at Edinburgh and Co-Director of their Centre for Theology and Public Issues. His publications address topics like populism, migration ethics, and the legacy of liberal theology. Key works include *The Spirit of Populism* (2022) and *Terror und Theologie* (2021). Schmiedel’s writings critically engage with contemporary far-right claims to Christianity and advocate for coalitional approaches to interfaith dialogue and social justice. Affiliations: Lund University (current), University of Edinburgh (honorary), Universität Leipzig (alumnus), University of Glasgow (alumnus) Education: MLitt, DiplTheol, DPhil, DrHabil, FHEA His research interests are structured around three pillars: (1) the public role of religions, (2) migration and pluralism, and (3) theological responses to modernity. Recent articles analyze the myth of Muslim violence in the War on Terror and the ethical dimensions of migration through multi-faith practices. Schmiedel’s work often bridges academic theology with practical activism, such as his engagement with refugee relief networks like *A World of Neighbors*. His most cited works include *The Claim to Christianity* (2020), which examines far-right theological claims, and *Elasticized Ecclesiology* (2017), reimagining church identity through Troeltsch’s legacy. Articles frequently address political theology’s role in addressing polarization, populism, and refugee crises, emphasizing coalition-building and comparative religious frameworks. While no formal awards are listed, his prolific publications and interdisciplinary engagement reflect significant scholarly impact. His grants and advising focus on global Christianities and interreligious dynamics, though specific details are not detailed in the text.

• Public Theology
• Political Theology
• Religious Diversity
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Stephen Noon is a Researcher (part-time) at the Centre for Public Policy, University of Glasgow, and part of Weber Shandwick’s Public Affairs team in Scotland. His work bridges politics, theology, and ethics, focusing on Scotland’s post-devolution political landscape and a 'politics of love' influenced by Bernard Lonergan’s theological anthropology. Education: MDiv & STB, Regis College, University of Toronto (2021) LLM by Research in European Constitutional Law, University of Edinburgh (2011) MA (Hons) Scottish Historical Studies, University of Edinburgh (1996) Research: Explores whether Scotland’s 'new politics' aligns with devolution’s promise, emphasizing consensus over tribalism. Examines Lonergan’s framework of societal progress through attentiveness and responsibility. Recent work includes analyzing the role of love in political discourse, published in 2023. Professional Background: Former Chief Strategist for Yes Scotland (2014 independence referendum), followed by seven years as a Jesuit, including spiritual exercises and community service. Combines academic and practical experiences to critique and reimagine political structures.

• Scottish Politics
• Political Theory
• Theological Anthropology
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