In conjunction with the Theology Students’ Association and the Foundation for Theological Studies, the Faculty of Theology is presently hosting Prof. Susan Gillingham from Worcester College, Oxford. Prof. Gillingham, who has obtained a Doctorate in Divinity (which in Oxford is a higher doctorate), is an expert on the Book of Psalms and is particularly interested in the formation of the Book in the Second Temple Period and in its reception through the ages. The latter embodies a new approach to Biblical Studies which takes into account its influence on literature, art and music.
The programme, which commenced yesterday, is as follows:
14 March
Main Aquinas Lecture - Is Reception History no more than ‘Biblical Studies on Holiday’? Accessing this New Approach to Reading the Bible.
Time: 19:00
Venue: Auditorium, Old University Campus, Valletta
15 March
Lecture for Students - 'What are Human Beings that you are Mindful of Them?' Jewish and Christian Reception of Psalm 8.
Time: 10:00
Venue: Faculty of Theology Board Room, Rm317
16 March
Lecture for the General Public - Singing the Songs of the Two Temples. An Introduction to the Psalms in their Ancient Settings.
Time: 18:00
Venue: CAK, Triq S. Sommier, B'Kara