Sponsors & Affiliations
The organisers would like to thank the following for their kind support in hosting this conference at the University of Manchester:
SST (Society for the Study of Theology)
The Society represents a network of theologians mainly addressing Christian theology, and seeks to foster theological engagement with various themes and aspects of public life. It hosts and sponsors, to this end, a number of events, including annual conferences. The postgraduate conference is an opportunity for theologians and researchers at the start of their career to meet, share, and discuss ideas with others having similar interests.
LTI (Lincoln Theological Institute)
The Institute, based at the University of Manchester, is widely recognised as a centre of expertise for research pertaining to the intersection of religion and society. It has been involved in a range of research projects, including 'the Common Good', climate change, intersex, and individualism. The organisers are grateful to the LTI for providing financial support for the conference, as well as advice and encouragement.
ArtsMethods@Manchester, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC), University of Manchester
ArtsMethods is an innovative initiative designed to connect postgraduates from within the School as well as at the Faculty (of Humanities) level, connecting with 'Methods@Manchester', in turn fostering interdisciplinary work. ArtsMethods are involved in workshops, training sessions, and maintain links with partners across the North West to enrich and benefit the quality of research that postgraduates within the School are involved in.
The Manchester Museum, Oxford Road (University of Manchester)
The Museum, situated on the University's main campus on Oxford Road, houses many unique collections that span a broad range of themes and disciplinary interests. There will be an opportunity for delegates to visit the Museum during the conference and to explore its exhibitions, as well as to discuss some of the collections that pertain to the theological discussion of 'Images, Icons and Idols' with an expert in residence.
R&T (Religions & Theology) Society, University of Manchester
The Society, also known as the 'RAT [Religions and Theology] Pack', organises formal and informal events in order to develop a sense of collegiality both within the R&T department, and also extending out to other students with an interest in the study of religion. Their presence at the conference will showcase some of the strengths of the department, as well as some of the research at all levels of study by students.
Nazarene Theological College, Manchester
The College supports training and education in a wide range of Christian vocations, from ministerial work to teaching and pedagogy, as well as missionary work and providing a more general theological education. The College has a thriving student community and is based in Didsbury, south Manchester, and enjoys strong links with the University of Manchester.
SCM Press
SCM Press publishes cutting-edge theology. Their current titles include a range of books which may be of interest to participants of 'Images, Icons and Idols', including George Pattison's Crucifixions and Resurrections of the Image (2009) and Pete Ward's Gods Behaving Badly (2011). We are grateful to SCM Press for their contribution towards the conference wine reception.
Lutterworth Press
One of the oldest independent publishing houses, Lutterworth's sister imprint, James Clarke and Co Ltd, specialises in theological books and reference material. We are grateful to Lutterworth Press for offering delegates promotional rates on a number of titles related to the conference theme.
Art and Christianity Enquiry
ACE is the leading UK organisation in the field of visual art and religion. ACE offers stimulating educational projects and publications, advice, information and skills. ACE publishes a respected journal, Art and Christianity, which is issued quarterly to members. We are grateful to ACE for helping in the promotion of the conference, and for offering our delegates a promotional rate on membership of ACE.
Arts and the Sacred at King's (ASK)
Arts and the Sacred at King's (ASK) is a centre for research, teaching and public education in religion and the arts based at King's College London. The (roughly weekly) ASK e-bulletin circulates information about events likely to appeal to those with an interest in the arts, religion, and theology. We are grateful to the ASK bulletin for helping to promote the conference. Delegates are invited to join the mailing list and to send in details of appropriate events which you wish to advertise. It's a great way to tell people about your events, and hear about what's going on elsewhere. Please email chloe.1.reddaway[at]kcl.ac.uk to join the list.
The Society represents a network of theologians mainly addressing Christian theology, and seeks to foster theological engagement with various themes and aspects of public life. It hosts and sponsors, to this end, a number of events, including annual conferences. The postgraduate conference is an opportunity for theologians and researchers at the start of their career to meet, share, and discuss ideas with others having similar interests.
LTI (Lincoln Theological Institute)
The Institute, based at the University of Manchester, is widely recognised as a centre of expertise for research pertaining to the intersection of religion and society. It has been involved in a range of research projects, including 'the Common Good', climate change, intersex, and individualism. The organisers are grateful to the LTI for providing financial support for the conference, as well as advice and encouragement.
ArtsMethods@Manchester, School of Arts, Languages and Cultures (SALC), University of Manchester
ArtsMethods is an innovative initiative designed to connect postgraduates from within the School as well as at the Faculty (of Humanities) level, connecting with 'Methods@Manchester', in turn fostering interdisciplinary work. ArtsMethods are involved in workshops, training sessions, and maintain links with partners across the North West to enrich and benefit the quality of research that postgraduates within the School are involved in.
The Manchester Museum, Oxford Road (University of Manchester)
The Museum, situated on the University's main campus on Oxford Road, houses many unique collections that span a broad range of themes and disciplinary interests. There will be an opportunity for delegates to visit the Museum during the conference and to explore its exhibitions, as well as to discuss some of the collections that pertain to the theological discussion of 'Images, Icons and Idols' with an expert in residence.
R&T (Religions & Theology) Society, University of Manchester
The Society, also known as the 'RAT [Religions and Theology] Pack', organises formal and informal events in order to develop a sense of collegiality both within the R&T department, and also extending out to other students with an interest in the study of religion. Their presence at the conference will showcase some of the strengths of the department, as well as some of the research at all levels of study by students.
Nazarene Theological College, Manchester
The College supports training and education in a wide range of Christian vocations, from ministerial work to teaching and pedagogy, as well as missionary work and providing a more general theological education. The College has a thriving student community and is based in Didsbury, south Manchester, and enjoys strong links with the University of Manchester.
SCM Press
SCM Press publishes cutting-edge theology. Their current titles include a range of books which may be of interest to participants of 'Images, Icons and Idols', including George Pattison's Crucifixions and Resurrections of the Image (2009) and Pete Ward's Gods Behaving Badly (2011). We are grateful to SCM Press for their contribution towards the conference wine reception.
Lutterworth Press
One of the oldest independent publishing houses, Lutterworth's sister imprint, James Clarke and Co Ltd, specialises in theological books and reference material. We are grateful to Lutterworth Press for offering delegates promotional rates on a number of titles related to the conference theme.
Art and Christianity Enquiry
ACE is the leading UK organisation in the field of visual art and religion. ACE offers stimulating educational projects and publications, advice, information and skills. ACE publishes a respected journal, Art and Christianity, which is issued quarterly to members. We are grateful to ACE for helping in the promotion of the conference, and for offering our delegates a promotional rate on membership of ACE.
Arts and the Sacred at King's (ASK)
Arts and the Sacred at King's (ASK) is a centre for research, teaching and public education in religion and the arts based at King's College London. The (roughly weekly) ASK e-bulletin circulates information about events likely to appeal to those with an interest in the arts, religion, and theology. We are grateful to the ASK bulletin for helping to promote the conference. Delegates are invited to join the mailing list and to send in details of appropriate events which you wish to advertise. It's a great way to tell people about your events, and hear about what's going on elsewhere. Please email chloe.1.reddaway[at]kcl.ac.uk to join the list.
The image (top) depicts Muslim worshippers in a mosque from a 13th century manuscript of Al-Maqamat (Arabic MS 680, John Rylands Library).
The image (above) is a photograph of the 1857 Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition, by courtesy of the University Librarian and Director, The John Rylands Library, University of Manchester.
The image (above) is a photograph of the 1857 Manchester Art Treasures Exhibition, by courtesy of the University Librarian and Director, The John Rylands Library, University of Manchester.
