Divinity Taster Lectures

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A series of mini-lectures by staff in the School of Divinity, University of Edinburgh.
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1Go to 'The Prodigal Son' - Dr Alison Jack with duration: 12 minutes, 5 seconds12:05

'The Prodigal Son' - Dr Alison Jack

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A short lecture on how the story of the Prodigal Son has a life beyond the Bible, from expert on the Bible in Literature, Dr Alison Jack.
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2Go to 'Christian theology and food' - Dr David Grumett with duration: 17 minutes, 2 seconds17:02

'Christian theology and food' - Dr David Grumett

Created by Rory Dunlop
In this short lecture Dr David Grumett shows that food is as important in Christianity as in other religions and examines food in the Bible and Christian tradition.
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3Go to 'Buddhist Approaches to the Problem of Evil' - Dr Naomi Appleton with duration: 14 minutes, 17 seconds14:17

'Buddhist Approaches to the Problem of Evil' - Dr Naomi Appleton

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This is a short introduction to how Buddhists might approach the "problem of evil", given by Dr Naomi Appleton. 
This lecture relates to Highers / Nat 5 topics such as the three marks of existence, beliefs about human beings and kamma, and meditation pra
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4Go to 'Science and Religion at New College' - Rev Dr Michael Fuller with duration: 7 minutes, 9 seconds07:09

'Science and Religion at New College' - Rev Dr Michael Fuller

Created by Rory Dunlop
Senior Teaching Fellow Rev Dr Michael Fuller asks: Are Science and Religion in conflict or can they come together to address our biggest questions?
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5Go to 'Introducing Jewish adventures with Judaism: food' - Dr Hannah Holtschneider with duration: 15 minutes, 21 seconds15:21

'Introducing Jewish adventures with Judaism: food' - Dr Hannah Holtschneider

Created by Rory Dunlop
"We are what we eat" goes the popular saying. Dr Hannah Holtschneider, Senior Lecturer in Jewish Studies, looks at the important role of food in Jewish ritual and tradition.
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6Go to 'Poetry & Religion' - Dr Linden Bicket with duration: 18 minutes, 38 seconds18:38

'Poetry & Religion' - Dr Linden Bicket

Created by Rory Dunlop
Dr Linden Bicket discusses Gerard Manley Hopkins's poem 'God's Grandeur' in this short taster lecture.
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