Supporting Philosophy, Theology,
Please note that as of the 1st of August 2011 the Subject Centre for PRS entered a 5 month transition phase prior to its closure on the 31st of December 2011. Most pages on this website are no longer being updated, apart from resources from the last academic year's activities.
Past/Archived News
High-achieving graduates database
May 9th 2011
The Subject Centres for PRS, English, and History have complied a database of high-achieving graduates of their disciplines.
Call for participants for Student Focus Groups
March 25th 2011
The Subject Centre for PRS is looking for reflective and articulate level two or three undergraduates in PRS disciplines in the UK to take part in a focus group, which will enable us to gather information about the experiences of students on degree courses in our disciplines.
Student competition 2011: What is a university education for?
February 2nd 2011
The Subject Centre for PRS is pleased to announce its 2011 student essay competition.
The Psychology of Spirituality: 'Spiritual Wisdom for Secular Times'
January 26th 2011
Introduing a new blog on the Psychology Today website: Dr. Larry Culliford, the author of the 'The Psychology of Spirituality' and a psychiatrist working in Sussex, UK, has started a new blog on the Psychology Today website: The Psychology of Spirituality: 'Spiritual Wisdom for Secular Times'.
Funding available - call for proposals now open
December 8th 2010
The Subject Centre for PRS is pleased to announce its thirteenth tranche of project funding.
Reorganisation of the Higher Education Academy is announced.
November 18th 2010
The Subject Centre network will not continue after 2012, although discipline-specific work will remain at the heart of the HEA's mission.
The Higher Education Academy Islamic Studies Network Newsletter
October 12th 2010
The second edition of the UK Islamic Studies Network online newsletter has just been published online.
Islamic Studies Network's inaugural event
September 29th 2010
The reports for the UK Islamic Studies Network are now online.
Higher Education Academy - Islamic Studies Network on Facebook
September 29th 2010
The Higher Education Academy - Islamic Studies Network is now on Facebook.
Perspectives - Higher Education Academy Islamic Studies Network publication
September 29th 2010
Call for contributions to Perspectives, the Islamic Studies Network’s biannual publication.
Islamic Studies Network events programme 2010-11
September 29th 2010
A series of events has been organised by the Islamic Studies Network.
Upload teaching resources to HumBox and win £250!
June 3rd 2010
Win £250 for uploading your teaching resources to HumBox (http://humbox.ac.uk).
May 13th 2010
Register now for this two day event, which includes the Association of University Departments of Theology and Religious Studies AGM.
April 20th 2010
The call for papers deadline for the conference 'Courting Controversy? Teaching Theology and Religious Studies in the 21st Century' has now been extended to Friday 14th May.
'Success Stories from the HEA Subject Centres' published.
April 14th 2010
This booklet showcases over 200 examples of activities and resources produced by the Subject Network over the last 10 years.
Islamic Studies Network announces funded project call
March 26th 2010
The Islamic Studies Network is pleased to announce that it invites applications for small project funding to enable the further development of good practice in teaching and learning within Islamic Studies and to facilitate wider sharing across the UK.
Funding available - call for proposals now open
March 23rd 2010
The Subject Centre for PRS is pleased to announce its twelfth tranche of project funding.
Islamic Studies Provision in the UK
March 15th 2010
This report, co-authored by Dr Gary Bunt of the Subject Centre for PRS and Islamic Studies network, has now been published on the HEFCE website.
Student Essay Competition 2010 - What is the good of your discipline?
February 8th 2010
The annual student essay competition 2010 is now open, with a prize of £250 cash plus £100 worth of books.
Humbox Launch - free PRS resources
January 15th 2010
The HumBox is a new way of storing, managing and publishing your Humanities teaching resources on the web. Share handouts, exercises, podcasts, videos and anything else you can imagine!
National Teaching Fellowship Scheme Individual Awards 2010
December 4th 2009
The call for nominations for the 2010 NTFS Individual awards is now out.
October 21st 2009
The new website for the Association of University Departments of Theology and Religious Studies is now live.
Petition against the use of 'impact' in REF
October 19th 2009
A petition is now available to sign that criticises the proposed use of 'impact' as a measure to allocate funds under the new REF scheme.
October 8th 2009
A call for bids to be involved in the HEFCE-funded Discipline-focused Learning Technology Enhancement (DfELT) Academy 2010.
Professor Emeritus David Evans has passed away
September 28th 2009
We were sorry to hear of the death of Emeritus Professor David Evans, Professor of Logic and Metaphysics at Queen's University Belfast from 1978-2007.
Call for papers now open for 'Teaching Spirituality' conference
July 29th 2009
The Subject Centre for PRS welcomes proposals for sessions at its 2010 conference 'Teaching Spirituality in Higher Education: Opportunities and Challenges', to be held on January 14th in Leeds.
Beyond Boundaries - Call for involvement for those teaching PRS outside core departments
July 23rd 2009
Following the publication of the 'Beyond Boundaries' initial project report, the SC has released a call for expressions of interest of further involvement in the project.
Director celebrates publication of new book
July 7th 2009
Subject Centre director, George MacDonald Ross, has just had his new book, 'Starting with Hobbes', published by Continuum.
Questionnaire for development of Islamic Studies Network
June 25th 2009
Those working in fields to do with Islamic Studies are invited to respond to a questionnaire designed to inform development of a new Islamic Studies network.
Student Employability Profiles Survey
June 22nd 2009
Please fill in the HEA survey on the Student Employability Profiles to let us know what you think of them.
June 12th 2009
This journal covers issues in Business & Management; Management & Management Techniques; Religion; Spirituality & Religion - Counselling. The latest edition focuses on spiritual and religious tourism.
Call for Proposals for PRS Learning and Teaching Projects: Open Now
May 1st 2009
The Subject Centre for PRS is pleased to invite proposals for its latest round of project funding - with up to £3,000 available for successful projects involving learning and teaching research in our disciplines.
Are there any unacceptable points of view in the seminar room?
March 9th 2009
Our annual student essay competition is now open, with the chance to win £150 cash, £100 worth of books from the Continuum list, and an expenses paid trip to the Higher Education Academy Conference.
Evaluating AWESOME: a support website for dissertation writing
February 27th 2009
AWESOME, a website aimed at supporting students writing dissertations, is now live and the development team would be grateful for any comments about the site that users might have.
Senior Academic Co-ordinator contributes to new book on dual process theory
February 16th 2009
Dr Clare Saunders, Senior Academic Co-ordinator at the Subject Centre for PRS, has contributed to the new book 'In Two Minds: Dual Processes and Beyond' published by Oxford University Press.
Co-director Celebrates Publication of New Book
January 15th 2009
Dr Simon Smith, Co-director of the Subject Centre for PRS, is today celebrating the publication of his new edited volume, Theology and Religious Studies in Higher Education: Global Perspectives.
Further consultation on Diploma in Humanities
January 9th 2009
After initial consultations in the latter part of 2008, further consultations on the line of learning statements for the Diploma in Humanities will take place in February 2009.
National Teaching Fellowship Scheme - Individual Awards 2009
December 19th 2008
The call for nominations for staff who make 'an outstanding impact on the student learning experience' is now open. 50 awards of £10,000 will be made, to be used for personal development in learning and teaching.
Call for Papers - Higher Education Academy Annual Conference 2009
December 4th 2008
The call for papers is now open for this conference to discuss 'the future of the student learning experience'. The deadline for submissions is 12 noon on January 15th 2009. .
Scoping Study of Provision of PRS Subjects Outside Core Departments
November 13th 2008
Do you teach philosophical, theological or religious studies in UK HE, but are not based in a PRS department? We at the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies (PRS) are beginning a scoping study of PRS provision in non-PRS departments, and would like to hear from you. (‘PRS’ subjects include philosophy; theology; religious studies; history and philosophy of science, technology and medicine.) .
Sociology of Religion Postgraduate Essay Competition 2009
November 7th 2008
The British Sociological Association Sociology of Religion Study Group is now inviting entries for the 2009 Taylor & Francis Sociology of Religion Postgraduate Essay competition. Essays are welcomed from postgraduates at all stages of their studies on any aspect of contemporary religion grounded in a sociological perspective. .
JISC calls for proposals for e-learning projects
October 22nd 2008
The Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC) is opening its call for proposals for e-learning projects under the third round of its Learning and Teaching Innovation Grants Programme. It is aiming to make the application process less onerous by allowing bidders to submit outline proposals in the first instance.
A level above? Call for Papers for PRS Conference on Progression in Philosophy
October 21st 2008
Proposals are invited for contributions to the forthcoming conference 'A level above? Progression to undergraduate studies in philosophy'.
October 20th 2008
This workshop aims to highlight recent developments in the use of creativity in teaching Theology and Religious Studies, to showcase and share examples of work in this area in higher education institutions in the UK, and to provide a space for practitioners to network and discuss relevant issues.
Call for participants for Student Focus Groups
October 13th 2008
The Subject Centre for PRS is looking for reflective and articulate level two or three undergraduates in PRS disciplines in the UK to take part in a focus group, which will enable us to gather information about the experiences of students on degree courses in our disciplines.
Have your say - Consultation on the Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences
September 10th 2008
An online questionnaire and three consultation events are being organised to allow stakeholders in the new Diploma in Humanities and Social Sciences to feed into the development process and ensure that it meets their needs.
August 18th 2008
All articles from recent issues of the Subject Centre journal, Discourse, are now available online.
Teaching Black Theology - Call for Papers and registration now open
August 6th 2008
Proposals are invited for papers, workshops or discussion sessions to be presented at the forthcoming PRS conference 'Teaching Black Theology', to be held in Birmingham on January 9th 2008.
Subject Centre Director Selected for Humanities Diploma HE Group
June 25th 2008
George MacDonald Ross, Director of the Subject Centre for PRS, has accepted a request to form part of the HE group developing the humanities diploma.
Islamic Studies Report Published
June 6th 2008
The Subject Centres for PRS and LLAS have written a report for HEFCE on international approaches to Islamic Studies in Higher Education.
'Doing Philosophy' book launch event
May 20th 2008
The philosophy team at the Subject Centre are celebrating their book release.
Popular doctoral research training programme goes nationwide
April 29th 2008
Registration is now open for the 2008 doctoral training workshop organised by the Subject Centre for Philosophical and Religious Studies. This year’s event will be on June 16th at Bar Convent, York. .
Subject Centre announces funding call for work supporting post-graduates
April 14th 2008
Proposals are invited for funding to run initiatives to support postgraduate research students in philosophy, theology, religious studies, history of science or philosophy of science.
'Doing Philosophy: a Practical Guide for Students' - out now
April 8th 2008
The Philosophy team at the Subject Centre are celebrating the release of their new book, a guide to the study of philosophy at university.
Progression in Philosophy - Call for Project Proposals
March 7th 2008
Call for project proposals (x2) for issues in progression from A-Level/Highers to degree level in philosophy.
e-Learning Workshop in Glasgow, 17th March
February 28th 2008
This workshop will provide an opportunity to explore current developments and questions in e-learning.
February 25th 2008
A call for bids for Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) grants has been put out.
January 30th 2008
Proposals are invited for papers/interactive workshops/posters on issues around IBL in Theology, Religious Studies, Biblical Studies and related disciplines.
January 28th 2008
The Call for Papers has been extended to 31st March 2008. The purpose of this conference is to bring together academics, school teachers, exam boards and policy-makers to consider ways to improve the transition from Religious Studies A-Level and Scottish Highers to first year degree courses in Theology and Religious Studies in the UK.
AHRC announces severe cuts in research funding
January 23rd 2008
The AHRC has released details of cuts in arts and humanities research funding in the light of the Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR).
Winner of Subject Centre Prize Draw Announced
December 10th 2007
Details of the winner of the Subject Centre Prize Draw.
HEA National Teaching Fellowship Scheme
December 3rd 2007
Nominations for the Higher Education Academy National Teaching Fellowship Scheme Individual Strand 2008 are now open - closing date noon March 12th.
September 12th 2007
Our e-learning surveys for academics and students are now live. Please fill in the appropriate survey and provide us with information about the current use of ICT in teaching in Philosophy, HPS and TRS departments across the UK. The first 100 respondents to each survey will be entered into a prize draw for a £100 Amazon.com voucher.
Intute update HPS Internet tutorial
August 16th 2007
Intute Arts and Humanities have updated their Virtual Training Suite for use by students of History and Philosophy of Science.