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04:42 Edward Lear Discovery Edward Lear Discovery	Edward Lear Discovery PhD student Amy Wilcockson talks about her chance discovery of previously unseen poems and letters by the famous nonsense poet Edward Lear. The handwritten items were hidden in a large bundle of… edward lear nottingham poems british library amy wilcockson literature poetry From Emma Rayner on June 30th, 2021 0 likes 28 plays 0
01:33 MLAC2074 19th Century French Narrative MLAC2074 19th Century French Narrative	MLAC2074 19th Century French Narrative This module will introduce you to the literature and thought of what is sometimes referred to as 'the long nineteenth century'. You will study works by Balzac, Sand and Proust, three… clas module introduction balzac george sand proust french literature reading for pleasure critical reading reading skiils language learning From Sarah Woodcock on June 26th, 2020 0 likes 75 plays 0
05:38 Why Study Theology with Dr Marian Kelsey Why Study Theology with Dr Marian Kelsey	Why Study Theology with Dr Marian Kelsey Dr Marian Kelsey answers the age-old question; "Why Study Theology?" with an argument that Biblical Studies is actually far more interesting than Theology! The image used in the thumbnail… the university of nottingham department of theology and religious studies tom o'loughlin marian kelsey divine god jesus christ christ christianity bible biblical studies scriptures old testament new testament hebrew history narrative literature text language greek bengel From Simon Barnett on June 4th, 2020 0 likes 2 plays 0
01:19 This is English at Nottingham This is English at Nottingham	This is English at Nottingham At Nottingham, we go beyond a love of books. Our huge choice of optional modules in everything from Vikings to drama means you can discover new passions, explore what you already love, and tailor… school of english undergraduate english creative writing poetry english literature drama and performance english language From Rebecca Weaver on May 4th, 2020 0 likes 1,072 plays 0
01:22 Women at Nottingham: Pressing for Progress Women at Nottingham: Pressing for Progress	Women at Nottingham: Pressing for Progress Georgina Wilding, UNESCO Young Poet Laureate 2017/18 and Nottingham Alumna, is presented with her portrait as part of the 'Women at Nottingham: Pressing for Progress' exhibition. … the university of nottingham nottingham uni nottingham university notts uni uni of notts higher education russell group learn study experience georgina wilding unesco young poet laureate alumna alumni learning designer nottingham nottingham city of literature poetry spoken word women international women’s day exhibition portraits trent building council dining room notable women From Debs Storey on March 7th, 2018 0 likes 210 plays 0
11:40 Why Study Oscar Wilde with Frances Knight Why Study Oscar Wilde with Frances Knight	Why Study Oscar Wilde with Frances Knight Dr Frances Knight explores some of the religious dimensions of the life and works of Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) and in particular his Ballad of Reading Goal and De Profundis. She also examines… tom o'loughlin frances knight oscar wilde ballad of reading goal de profundis catholicism theology and religious studies literature the university of nottingham why study From Simon Barnett on November 24th, 2016 0 likes 3 plays 0
09:21 Why Study Religion and the Enlightenment in… Why Study Religion and the Enlightenment in England and Europe with Jeremy Gregory	Why Study Religion and the Enlightenment in England and Europe with Jeremy Gregory Until very recently the standard model for assessing the place of religion in the Enlightenment was one of simple opposition: Religion represented the superstition and darkness that the rational… jeremy gregory thomas o’loughlin nottingham religious studies theology god interpretation religion christianity history culture law literature scripture jesus christian church patristics eighteenth century bishops ecclesiastical intellectual politics roman afterlife catholicism clergy providence historian historical enlightenment voltaire spread mission causality deity will divine evangelical popery deist deism diderot reason rationality modernity kant roy porter anglicanism literacy othering education From Simon Barnett on November 24th, 2016 0 likes 9 plays 0
07:42 Why Study the History of Religion with Jeremy… Why Study the History of Religion with Jeremy Gregory	Why Study the History of Religion with Jeremy Gregory Professor Jeremy Gregory examines the case that the history of religion is as close as we can get to ‘total history’: looking at all aspects of individuals in societies in the past in the… jeremy gregory tom o'loughlin theology and religious studies why study the university of nottingham god interpretation history culture law literature scripture jesus christ christian church patristics 18th century bishops ecclesiastical intellectual politics From Simon Barnett on November 24th, 2016 0 likes 6 plays 0
07:44 Why Study Ecclesiastes with Doug Ingram Why Study Ecclesiastes with Doug Ingram	Why Study Ecclesiastes with Doug Ingram Dr Doug Ingram and Dr Peter Watts look at one short and enigmatic biblical text: the Book of Ecclesiates – sometimes also called Qoheleth – and at the questions is poses not only to… doug ingram peter watts nottingham religious studies theology god interpretation religion christianity bible old testament new story genesis revelation book library poetry songs culture law leviticus literature scripture history jesus christ christian hebrew bible From Simon Barnett on September 23rd, 2016 0 likes 22 plays 0
08:22 Why Study The Old Testament with Doug Ingram Why Study The Old Testament with Doug Ingram	Why Study The Old Testament with Doug Ingram Dr Doug Ingram and Dr Peter Watts look at the value of studying that diverse library of books that go to make up the Old Testament. This has a value as an exploration of people quite apart from its… doug ingram peter watts nottingham religious studies theology god interpretation religion christianity bible old testament new story genesis revelation book library poetry songs culture law leviticus literature scripture history jesus christ christian hebrew bible From Simon Barnett on September 23rd, 2016 0 likes 14 plays 0
01:22:29 Firth Lectures 2016: Dr Rowan Williams -… Firth Lectures 2016: Dr Rowan Williams - Imagining Faith; perceptions of religious belief in modern writing - Part 2	Firth Lectures 2016: Dr Rowan Williams - Imagining Faith; perceptions of religious belief in modern writing - Part 2 Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, looks at modern drama to explore how they describe the religious person and how within those stories there is a portrayal of holiness. This is… rowan williams firth lectures the university of nottingham theology and religious studies religion holiness god faith imagination literature and drama divine novel modernity writing belief unbelief goodness byatt lancelot andrews perception shakespeare grace play playwright grayling mediation tyndale taylor 1611 king james bible written heart From Simon Barnett on April 14th, 2016 0 likes 60 plays 0
01:24:29 Firth Lectures 2016: The Most Reverend Dr Rowan… Firth Lectures 2016: The Most Reverend Dr Rowan Williams. Imagining Faith; perceptions of religious belief in modern writing	Firth Lectures 2016: The Most Reverend Dr Rowan Williams. Imagining Faith; perceptions of religious belief in modern writing Dr Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury, looks at three piece of contemporary fiction to explore how they descibe the religious person and how within those stories there is a portrayal of… rowan williams firth lectures the university of nottingham theology and religious studies religion holiness god faith imagination literature and drama divine novel modernity writing belief unbelief goodness byatt From Simon Barnett on April 13th, 2016 0 likes 141 plays 0
01:16 Sarah Townley - PhD English Literature Sarah Townley - PhD English Literature	Sarah Townley - PhD English Literature Sarah talks about the "unrivalled expertise" of her PhD supervisor. sarah townley phd english literature postgraduate pg arts english study the university of nottingham nottingham university best thing about nottingham. uni of notts learn higher education experience russell group From Digital Communications on November 27th, 2013 0 likes 46 plays 0
02:15 Chalani Ranwala - International Communications… Chalani Ranwala - International Communications with English Language and Literature	Chalani Ranwala - International Communications with English Language and Literature Undergraduate student, Chalani Ranwala, talks about her experience studying international communications with English language and literature at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. chalani ranwala undergraduate ug student school of modern languages and cultures learn study experience testimonial higher education ba bachelors international communications english language and literature arts and social sciences unmc malaysia campus the university of nottingham notts uni uni of notts nottingham university From brznc3 on November 22nd, 2013 0 likes 592 plays 0
03:18 Introduction to the School of English Introduction to the School of English	Introduction to the School of English Dr Kirsten Harris and Dr Stephen Pihlaja talk about the School of English and the English courses on offer at The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. dr kirsten harris dr stephen pihlaja school of english english english language english literature creative writing the university of nottingham nottingham university notts uni uni of notts the university of nottingham malaysia campus malaysia campus higher education learn study experience ba degree bachelors research phd mphil postgraduate unmc From brznc3 on November 19th, 2013 0 likes 38 plays 0