Religion in Political Life (RiPL)

Programme Leader:
Dr Tim Stanley

Chief Investigators:
A/Prof Roland Boer, Prof Hilary Carey, Emeritus Prof Terry Lovat, Prof Marion Maddox, Prof John McDowell, Dr Kathleen McPhillips

Summary and Significance of Programme:

Religion in Political Life (RiPL) led by Dr Tim Stanley and to be administered by the Humanities Research Institute. Religion in Political Life is a very focussed and well-honed programme, building on an acknowledged Faculty research strength that was rated a 4 in the first ERA assessment. The bid conveyed authentic intellectual reach having a sharp and sophisticated conceptual frame. The Panel noted that this bid was at the cutting-edge of contemporary European thinking and had the potential for international links. The interdisciplinary team—Dr Tim Stanley, Associate Professor Roland Boer, Professors Hilary Carey, Terry Lovat, and John McDowell, and Dr Kath McPhillips—has an impressive track record, with evidence of existing collaborations, and a demonstrated capacity to undertake the project and deliver high-quality outcomes.

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