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Richard Roberts is an Emeritus Professor and currently holds the position of Professor of Religious Studies at Lancaster University, within the Department of Politics, Philosophy, and Religion, part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). He has held academic roles at the Universities of Leeds, Durham, Lancaster, and St Andrews, including Professor of Divinity at the University of St Andrews. His career spans over four decades, focusing on religious studies, theology, and interdisciplinary approaches to the human sciences.
Roberts earned his BA from Lancaster University, followed by an MA from the University of Cambridge, a PhD from the University of Edinburgh, and a BD from Cambridge. His academic journey also includes studies at the University of Tübingen.
His research interests center on the intersection of religion and modernity/postmodernity, the sociology of religion, and interdisciplinary approaches in theology and religious studies. He explores themes such as sacred space, time, and the application of human sciences methodologies to religious and theological inquiries.
Roberts has contributed significantly to the field through publications, including a notable book, Religion, Theology, and the Human Sciences, and articles examining modernity/postmodernity's impact on religious practices and spatial theories in theology.
While no specific grants or advising information is provided, his contributions are evident through his extensive publication record and academic roles.
