Professor Miri Rubin will deliver the renowned Gifford Lectures in Aberdeen during Feb-March. The series, consisting of four lectures, a concert at King’s College Chapel, and an event at the Aberdeen Art Gallery, seeks to provide a rich examination of the feminine within the realms of religion and beyond.
Through a series of thought-provoking events, Professor Rubin will introduce audiences to an array of texts, images, and music associated with feminine figures and concepts in Christianity. By employing a comparative approach, she will offer a novel understanding of the role of the feminine across multiple religious traditions.
Miri Rubin is Professor of Medieval and Early Modern History at Queen Mary School of History. She has taught at Cambridge and Oxford, has been a visiting scholar at several international research institutions. She is the author of books on aspects of medieval religion and is dedicated to sharing her expertise with diverse audiences through various media platforms.
Since their inauguration in 1888, the Gifford Lectures have evolved into a preeminent series of public intellectual events. They provide a platform for renowned scholars to contribute to the exploration and dissemination of knowledge, fostering a deeper understanding of natural theology and its broader implications.
Programme
Lecture I Monday 26th February 2024, 6.00pm
An Introduction, and Considering the Necessity of the Feminine
King’s College Conference Centre, University of Aberdeen
Lecture II Monday 4th March 2024, 6.00pm
Daughter, Mother, Queen – Mary, Mother of God
Lecture III Wednesday 6th March 2024, 7.30pm
Musical Event: Sounding the Feminine
with the University of Aberdeen Chamber Choir and Chapel Choir
King’s College Chapel, University of Aberdeen
Lecture IV Monday 11th March 2024, 6.00pm
The Feminine as Allegory: the Beloved
Lecture V Saturday 16th March 2024, 2.00pm
Gallery Event: The Visual Legacy of the Feminine
A Conversation with Dr Joanne Anderson, with a Viewing
Cowdray Hall, within Aberdeen Art Gallery, Schoolhill
Lecture VI Monday 18th March 2024, 6.00pm
Beyond the Feminine
All lectures are open to the public.
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