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Society for the Study of Theology

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The Society for the Study of Theology (SST) is the leading British organization for theologians in academy, church, and society, which held its first conference in 1952.[1]

Mission

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The Society is the leading scholarly society for the study of theology in the UK. The Society for the Study of Theology promotes excellence in the study of Christian Theology by facilitating and shaping theological thought, conversation, and community. In particular, the Society's object is to identify and discuss important themes, questions and dialogues which call for theological engagement.[2]

Conference

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The Society holds an annual conference. Its first was held in Cambridge in 1952 on the theme of "eschatology".[1]

Presidents

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Society for the Study of Theology - Speakers and papers". Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  2. ^ "Directory of UK Subject Associations and Learned Societies in the Humanities and Social Sciences". Archived from the original on 27 September 2011. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
  3. ^ Molnar, Paul D. (2009-01-01). Thomas F. Torrance: Theologian of the Trinity. Ashgate Publishing, Ltd. ISBN 9780754652298.
  4. ^ "The Very Rev Professor Thomas Torrance". Telegraph.co.uk. 10 December 2007. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
  5. ^ "The Reverend Professor James Atkinson". Telegraph.co.uk. 11 September 2011. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
  6. ^ "Obituary: Professor Donald MacKinnon". The Independent. 9 March 1994. Retrieved 2015-11-24.
  7. ^ "Past Officers and Committee Members | SST". www.theologysociety.org.uk. Retrieved 2020-05-26.
  8. ^ "Committee | SST". www.theologysociety.org.uk. 2018-10-16. Retrieved 2021-05-17.
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