Proposals for papers are invited for the British New Testament Society Meeting 2026 to be hosted by St Patrick’s Pontifical University, Maynooth, Monday 24 August to Wednesday 26 August 2026. Paper proposals should include the presenter’s name and institutional affiliation (where appropriate), a title, and an abstract of 150-175 words (max). We have a number…
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Decolonising New Testament Studies
Our 2025 conference featured a panel discussion on Decolonising New Testament Studies. During this time, the Society were able to learn from colleagues actively involved in this process. The panellists have kindly shared their presentations so that these valuable resources can be accessed by everyone. Click on the links below to access the presentations. David…
Celebrating BNTS PhD Success
During this year’s General Meeting, the President read out the names of BNTS members who had successfully completed their PhD since the last meeting, and the Society applauded their success. Congratulations to the following: Richard Cleaves, University of Gloucestershire, ‘Imagining Luke-Acts in Roman Britain’ Dorothy Yu WANG, London School of Theology / Middlesex University, ‘Honourable…
2024 BNTS General Meeting Minutes Available
The Minutes from the General Meeting of the 2024 BNTS Conference are available to download here
Celebrating BNTS PhD Success
During this year’s General Meeting, the President read out the names of BNTS members who had successfully completed their PhD since the last meeting, and the Society applauded their success. Congratulations to the following: Alexander Chantziantoniou, University of Cambridge, “Paul and the Politics of Idolatry: Ancient Mediterranean Cult Images and Iconic Ritual in the Letters…
Celebrating BNTS PhD Success
During this year’s General Meeting, the President read out the names of BNTS members who had successfully completed their PhD since the last meeting, and the Society applauded their success. Congratulations to the following: Benjamin E. Castaneda, University of St Andrews, “Remembering Jesus in James, Peter, Jude: The Function of Jesus Traditions in Epistolary Argumentation”…
Prof. Anthony Thiselton FBA
We are very sad to hear of the recent death of our member Prof. Anthony Thiselton FBA. Among his many roles, Prof. Thiselton worked at the universities of Sheffield, Nottingham, and Chester and served as principal at St John’s College, Nottingham, and St John’s College, Durham. He was also a Fellow of the British Academy….
Celebrating BNTS PhD Success
During this year’s General Meeting, the President read out the names of BNTS members who had successfully completed their PhD since the last meeting, and the Society applauded their success. Congratulations to the following: Owen Edwards, University of Chester, “Hebrews, Allegory, and Alexandria” Emily Gathergood, University of Nottingham, “The Midwifery of God: Tokological Deliverance in…
Memorial Service for Jimmy and Meta Dunn
Memorial Service for Jimmy and Meta Dunn10am Saturday 29 October 2022St John’s College Chapel, South Bailey, Durham Both Jimmy Dunn and his wife, Meta, died (one year apart) during the pandemic, so it has not been possible until now to remember them and to celebrate their lives.Therefore, a memorial service is being held in St…
BNTS Meeting 2021
Hybrid Meeting to be held at Durham University The BNTS Committee are organising a hybrid conference, with the aim of maximising participation for members during this difficult time. However, in order to offer an in-person option, a change of venue has become necessary. Therefore, the 2021 BNTS Conference will now take place at Durham University, 19-21 August….