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Lydia Schumacher is a Professor of Historical and Philosophical Theology at King’s College London, affiliated with the Department of Theology & Religious Studies and the Centre for Late Antique & Medieval Studies. She holds a PhD from the University of Edinburgh (2009) and a Habilitation from Humboldt University of Berlin (2021). Her research focuses on medieval theology and philosophy, particularly early Franciscan thought, Augustine, and the interplay between faith and reason in historical and contemporary contexts. She has led major projects like the European Research Council Grant-funded ‘Authority and Innovation in Early Franciscan Thought’ (2017–2022). Her work bridges theology and philosophy, exploring themes like divine power, human nature, and medieval debates on miracles and ethics. Notable publications include Human Nature in Early Franciscan Thought (2023) and edited volumes like A Reader in Early Franciscan Theology (2022). She teaches at both undergraduate and graduate levels, including a MA course on Medieval Religious Thought.
Research Interests: Medieval Theology & Philosophy, Early Franciscan Thought, Augustine’s Reception, Medieval Islamic/Jewish Philosophy, Divine Illumination, and Theological Anthropology.
Recent Articles Highlight Key Themes: Early Franciscan debates on divine command theory, medieval conceptions of miracles, and Kant’s philosophical engagement with Franciscan ethics. Her upcoming projects include co-editing the Oxford Handbook of Medieval Franciscan Thought.
Awards & Fellowships: Chancellor’s Fellowship (Edinburgh), British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (Oxford), ERC Grant (2017–2022).
Teaching & Engagement: Supervises doctoral students in medieval theology/philosophy and explores the relevance of medieval thought to contemporary faith debates. Active in interdisciplinary medieval studies and public theology.
Labs/Teams: Leads research in the Centre for Late Antique & Medieval Studies, focusing on interdisciplinary study of medieval history, religion, and philosophy.
