Centre for the Study of the Bible

Description

The Centre for the Study of the Bible is an inclusive space that facilitates interdisciplinary exploration of the Bible within the academic community. Established in 2017 by Oriel College, its purpose is to revitalise and enrich biblical studies at the University of Oxford by fostering innovative research projects that integrate Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptural traditions into various disciplines of the Humanities. Since its inception, the Centre has garnered global recognition from esteemed research institutions.

The Centre's objectives can be summarised as follows

• Understanding: Through workshops, seminars, conferences, and publications, the Centre promotes deep and critical comprehension of the impact of biblical traditions on the world and the practices they have generated.
• Inclusivity: Emphasizing biblical studies, the Centre provides a collaborative environment where scholars from different Humanities disciplines can learn from one another, drawing on both traditional and contemporary methods of analysis and interpretation.
• Relevance: The Centre contributes to the public, scholars, research, and education by advancing the ongoing significance of the Bible.
• Cross-disciplinary Approach: The Centre facilitates dialogues across various Humanities fields, including Theology and Religion, Classics, Philosophy, English Literature, Islam, and New Testament studies.
• Research: The Centre's research initiatives invigorate the position of biblical studies within the Humanities, stimulating fresh avenues of investigation.

Offers funding

No, this infrastructure does not provide funding.

Founding year

2017

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University of Oxford
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