Research Seminar

Martinmas 2026

The weekly research seminar, to which all staff and students interested in systematic & historical theology are invited, takes place on Wednesdays during term. The seminar follows this pattern:

11am-12.30pm Seminar in the St Mary’s College Hall
12.45pm onwards Bring-your-own lunch in the Senior Common Room (coffee, tea, and water available)

In Martinmas (Semester 1) 2026, the seminar continues its autumn practice of reading portions of a significant thinker in the history of theology. This year’s theologian, introduced by Prof. Marcus Plested, is Maximus the Confessor. 

The first seminar session will take place in Week 2 (23 September 2026). Texts will be posted here soon. 

Seminars will be in person and will not be live-streamed. If you are not on the Theology Research Seminar list, and would like to receive reminders and texts, please email the seminar coordinator, Prof. Marcus Plested.

You may view past schedules of research seminars on the seminar archive list.