A Research-active Environment
Theology and Religious Studies are current subjects, driven by research at all levels. Our lecturers and staff are all active contributors to research in their fields, with ongoing research interests and publications. This means our teaching, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, is informed and driven by the latest developments in specialists fields - developments often driven by research contributions from our faculty members.
Whether in lectures, class discussions, or supervision of your own independent research, you will be in dialogue with the latest developments in Theology & Religious Studies. Staff expertise and enthusiasm grounds stimulating undergraduate degree programmes, and both our Honours BA tracks (Theology and Religious Studies) include independent research elements at Level 3.
Postgraduate Research
Staff research expertise also offers a context for enriching post-graduate work. An expanding portfolio of taught and research degrees is available, including a popular taught MA in Literature and Spirituality; as well as PhD supervision. Please see our Staff Profiles for specific research interests and specialisms. Contact member of staff who shares your interest or direct your enquiry to Prof. Kirsteen Kim, k.kim@leedstrinity.ac.uk.
Conferences and Networks
Leeds Trinity currently has a research hub on Korean Catholicism led by Prof. Kirsteen Kim and involving Leeds Trinity Research Fellow Peter Corbishley, MPhil. and doctoral student Jung Soo Jo. Contact Prof. Kirsteen Kim, k.kim@leedstrinity.ac.uk.
In June 2012 Leeds Trinity University College organised and hosted a major Catholic international theological conference in conjunction with the Centre for Catholic Studies, Durham University. It was the first of a series of such conferences celebrating Catholic Higher Education in the UK. Click for more details of the Vatican II conference.
The Department of Humanities is also home to the Leeds Centre for Victorian Studies and hosts the website for Misericordia International.