From literal Nazis to sexual predators, the study of the Bible and Theology is plagued by abusive scholars and toxic legacies that remain influential on contemporary scholarship.
The Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, in partnership with the Cateclesia Institute, is delighted to announce its seventh annual research conference, which will take place between 1st and 2nd July 2025, online. The conference will explore these legacies of abuse and injustice, the ethics of engagement with and citation of scandalous scholars, and whether research can be considered tainted by the wrongful acts of an author.
The Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence aims to facilitate cutting-edge research into the interpretation of biblical violence and the use of the Bible in a violent world. We are a confessional Christian institution, and one of our core convictions is that scholarship should be academically robust, irenic, dialogical, collaborative, non-competitive, and generous. To this end we welcome dialogue and collaboration with scholars of all faiths and none, willing to learn from anyone while honouring our mutual prerogative to disagree with courtesy.
For general questions, please contact the CSBV Director of Operations at hibbarda@bristol-baptist.ac.uk.
Accepting Majority World Applications
Majority World refers to the majority of countries in Africa/Asia/South and Central America that do not share the Western level of economic stability. Successful applications will be able to book a ticket on Eventbrite for £5.
To apply please email Ashley Hibbard, hibbarda@bristol-baptist.ac.uk by 30 June.
