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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Read @krishk.com's response to the "Christian Heritage" speech in the House of Commons. www.csbvbristol.org.uk/2025/07/27/a...

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A response to Danny Kruger’s recent speech in the House of Commons – CSBV

Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

NEW BLOG POST! Neil Cudney invites us to reflect on what it means for our church communities to more fully include persons with disabilities, and how we might “eliminate the violence experienced by those with disabilities”. www.csbvbristol.org.uk/2025/07/17/l...

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Violence and the lived lives of persons with disability – CSBV

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

Our first session has begun! Our key note speaker is Fran Porter — ‘A Hermeneutics of Context: Sexual Violence, Tainted Scholarship, and Putting Theology in its Place’

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 27/06/2025

Only a few days left to sign up for our online conference beginning on 1 July. Join us as we explore legacies of abuse and the ethics of engaging with scandalous scholars. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scandalous...

Scandalous Scholars: Is there rightful use beyond wrongful acts?

The Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, in partnership with the Cateclesia Institute, announces its 7th annual research conference.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

"Is there rightful use beyond wrongful acts?" Join us at our Scandalous Scholars online conference (1-2 July) as we explore this question and others. Tickets and more info available on our website.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

TONIGHT: Online MA Information Meeting Join us tonight at 7pm BST to find out more about our MA program from CSBV Director Helen Paynter and our Director of Operations, Ashley Hibbard. Message us or comment below so we can send the zoom link.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 13/06/2025

📣 Conference Update: Date Change | July 1-2 🎉 The event has been shortened by one day, and as a result, ticket prices have been reduced. The two days will be filled with amazing speakers, so you’ll still get a full experience — now at a lower cost. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scandalous...

Scandalous Scholars: Is there rightful use beyond wrongful acts?

The Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, in partnership with the Cateclesia Institute, announces its 7th annual research conference.

Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 11/06/2025

There's still time to sign up for our annual research conference! Join us online, 1-3 July as we explore legacies of abuse, the ethics of engagement with scandalous scholars, and whether research can be considered tainted by the wrongful acts of an author. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scandalous...

Scandalous Scholars: Is there rightful use beyond wrongful acts?

The Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, in partnership with the Cateclesia Institute, announces its 7th annual research conference.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

⏰ ONE WEEK LEFT ⏰ Join us online for our MA information evening and find out if post graduate studies in Bible and Violence is right for you.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

The academic study of the Bible and theology is filled with problematic scholars including sexual predators and literal N*zis. But their contributions to the academy have an enduring and often unseen influence on contemporary scholarship. 1/2

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

Want to explore the Bible and Violence at a deeper level? Our Online Masters degree might be right for you! If you want to learn more about this opportunity, come along to our online information session on 16 June at 7pm. Message us or comment below to let us know you can make it! 1/3

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

Interested in postgraduate studies and want to learn more about the Bible and Violence? Come along to our Online MA information evening on 16 June at 7pm BST. CSBV Director Helen Paynter and Director of Operations Ashley Hibbard will be available to answer your questions.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Really excited for our next online conference coming this summer. Join us as we explore scandolous scholars and their messy impact on scholarship and faith. Tickets and more info below. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scandalous...

Scandalous Scholars: Is there rightful use beyond wrongful acts? Conference

The Centre for the Study of Bible and Violence, in partnership with the Cateclesia Institute, announces its 7th annual research conference.

Brandon Hurlbert @brandonhurlbert.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

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Final day of “Preying on the Sheep”! First up is Ashley Hibbard, the operations director for @csbibleviolence.bsky.social speaking about a theological framework for holding on to faith.

Ashley Hibbard speaking on stage at the conference

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Brandon Hurlbert @brandonhurlbert.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Second day of the Preying on the Sheep conference with @csbibleviolence.bsky.social Now hearing Trevor Laurence talk (preach!) about the image of shepherding in the Bible and how it connects to pastoral calling. #csbvconf25

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

CONFERENCE DAY! Preying on the Sheep begins today at 1:15pm UK. You can STILL get your ticket for this important conference. Book now and join us in Bristol or online. Conference recordings are included with all tickets and will be available after the event. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preying-on...

Preying on the Sheep: Finding Green Pastures after Pastoral Harm Conference

Tuesday 6 May - Thursday 8 May 2025. 3 Day Church Conference - Finding Green Pastures after Pastoral Harm.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

Two days left to sign up for Preying on the Sheep: Finding Green Pastures after Pastoral Harm. You can join us in Bristol or online and all tickets include exclusive access to conference recordings which will be available after the event. So do join us even if you can't attend every session!

Preying on the Sheep: Finding Green Pastures after Pastoral Harm Conference

Tuesday 6 May - Thursday 8 May 2025. 3 Day Church Conference - Finding Green Pastures after Pastoral Harm.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

Only 5 days left until our conference! Join us in Bristol or online as we discuss church abuse, pastoral harm, and what we can do about it. Register by following the link or visiting our website.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

We are only 1 week away from our conference, Preying on the Sheep: Finding Green Pastures after Pastoral Harm. It is not too late to join us online or in Bristol. Tickets and more information: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preying-on...

Preying on the Sheep: Finding Green Pastures after Pastoral Harm Conference

Tuesday 6 May - Thursday 8 May 2025. 3 Day Church Conference - Finding Green Pastures after Pastoral Harm.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Can't wait to hear Revd Dr Tim Welch speak on Accountability and Friendship in ministry at our annual conference. You can still sign up for Preying on the Sheep and join us in Bristol or online 6-8 May. For tickets and more information: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preying-on...

A flyer promoting a conference on church abuse. One of the speakers, Tim Welch, says "“Christian ministry is tough, I know that, I’ve been a minister for over 25 years. Join me in exploring what we need and what we are looking for in ministerial training to meet the needs of this generation.”

Patheos.com @patheos.com · 21/04/2025

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Woke to the news: Pope Francis has passed. He spent his final days embodying Christ’s call—visiting prisoners, preaching mercy, urging dignity. May his memory be eternal. 🕊️🙏 #PopeFrancis #BrightMonday #Catholic #HumanDignity #PreferentialOption ✍️ www.patheos.com/blogs/henryk...

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The Catholic Church After The Death Of Pope Francis

While I did not expect to wake up to hear about the death of Pope Francis today, it was not a great surprise.

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Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

Our research associate, Dr. Maria Powers, was on BBC Radio 4 Beyond Belief on Sunday discussing her research on Christianity and the far-right. Check it out! www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

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BBC Radio 4 - Beyond Belief, Claiming Christianity

Giles Fraser and the panel explore right-wing appropriation of Christianity.

Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Plenty of time left to book tickets for our upcoming conference, Preying on the Sheep: Finding Green Pastures after Pastoral Harm | 6-8 May | Bristol, UK + Online For tickets and more information: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preying-on...

A flyer about our upcoming conference, Preying on the Sheep featuring a quote from one of our speakers, Aaron Hann: “I am privileged to spend time each week with people who are recovering from spiritual abuse. I will be using John’s Gospel to explore the practical vision for healing religious trauma in order to guide us to green pastures after pastoral harm.”

Centre for the Study of Bible & Violence @csbibleviolence.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

Preying on the Sheep Conference | 6-8 May | Bristol, UK + Online For tickets and more information: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/preying-on...

Conference flyer for Preying on the sheep, 6-8 May. Quote from one of the speakers, Justin Humphreys: “This conference is so important as it provides an opportunity to address some of the most difficult questions facing the church today. These are conversations we must have, so it is great to see that the 'Preying on the Sheep' conference is providing that space."