It outlines the results of my latest research on churches in Ireland during the Covid-19 pandemic.… Read more...
Category: Sociology of Religion
Patrick Mitchel’s Thoughts on ‘Considering Grace: Presbyterians & the Troubles’
Recognizing that the heart of Considering Grace is the stories it contains, the … Read more...
How Irish churches are celebrating Christmas during a pandemic: My article on RTÉ Brainstorm
I have a new article on RTÉ Brainstorm on ‘How Irish churches are celebrating Christmas during a Pandemic.’
Click here to read the full story.
Image: Clonard Monastery in Belfast, December 2020. Sourced on Clonard’s Twitter feed.… Read more...
Considering Grace Conference Video Now Available
The video recording of last week’s online conference, ‘Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact’, is now available here, on the video page for the wider project.
The conference discussed the book, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles, written by … Read more...
Considering Grace Conference and Launch of Study Resource
Yesterday I was part of an online conference about my book, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles.
The conference also marked the launch of study resources to accompany the book. The resources were written by … Read more...
Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact – join us tomorrow for a chance to reflect together
It is based around my book, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles.
The main speakers are Canon David … Read more...
Christian modernities in Britain and Ireland in the twentieth century: Article on the Journalism of Fr Gerry Reynolds published in Contemporary British History
My article on ‘Clerical modernisers and the media in Ireland: the journalism of Fr Gerry Reynolds’, has been published in a special issue of the academic journal Contemporary British History on ‘Christian modernities in Britain and Ireland in the … Read more...
Register for ‘Considering Grace: Unpacking the Impact’, Online on Thursday 3 Dec
Join us for a special online event on Thursday 3 December, which reflects on the impact of my book, co-authored with Jamie Yohanis, Considering Grace: Presbyterians and the Troubles. The conference will also mark the launch of study resources to
… Read more... Catholic Activism Today by Maureen K Day: On ‘Catholic Books Review’
I’ve reviewed Maureen K Day’s Catholic Activism Today: Individual Transformation and the Struggle for Social Justice, on the Catholic Books Review website.
It’s a worthwhile study of Catholic activism in the United States, deftly situated within historical and sociological … Read more...
Are Remote Religious Services here to Stay? Report on RTE Radio’s ‘This Week’
RTE Radio 1’s ‘This Week’ programme aired a report yesterday by Elaine Keogh asking ‘Are Remote Religious Services here to Stay?’
In-person religious services are currently prohibited in the Republic of Ireland, which is under level 5 lockdown restrictions.
How has your religious practice changed during the pandemic?: Take the ‘Ritual Innovation Under Covid-19’ Survey
How has your religious practice changed during the Covid-19 pandemic?
Researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University want to hear from people of all faiths – including leaders and laity – about what religious practice has been like, especially given the rapid … Read more...