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Dr. Andrew Irving is an Assistant Professor of Religion and Heritage at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society. His research focuses on the cultural history of the Middle Ages, liturgy, manuscript studies, and critical heritage studies. He is affiliated with the department of Christianity and the History of Ideas. Dr. Irving holds a doctorate in Medieval Studies and has published extensively on liturgical manuscripts, medieval heritage, and material culture.
Education:
- PhD in Medieval Studies (not explicitly stated but inferred from academic rank)
Research Interests:
- Medieval liturgical practices and their material expressions
- Manuscript codicology and liturgical book typology
- Heritage theory and public engagement with cultural heritage
- Material culture in religious contexts
Teaching:
- 'The Sacred Image' (Bachelor's)
- 'Religion, Space, and Place' (Bachelor's)
- 'The Sacred Book' (Bachelor's/Honours)
- 'Christianity: Constantine to the Reformation' (Bachelor's)
- 'Material Religion' (Master's)
Heritage and Outreach:
Dr. Irving actively engages with public heritage initiatives, including projects on inclusive education and cultural mediation in diverse communities. He has contributed to policy discussions on safeguarding written heritage through institutions like the Hill Monastic Museum.
Grants and Projects:
- Lead researcher in the ERASMUS+ funded REBELAH project (2021–present)
Labs/Teams:
Co-ordinates the interdisciplinary team exploring liturgical manuscripts and heritage pedagogy within the Faculty of Religion, Culture and Society.
