Book Launch: What is Political Theology?

Schedule

Thu May 21 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:45 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Sir Michael Dummett Lecture Theatre, Christ Church | Oxford, EN

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Join co-authors Vincent Lloyd (Villanova) and Luke Bretherton (Oxford) as they launch their book What is Political Theology?
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Book Launch: What is Political Theology?

Co-authors Professor Vincent Lloyd (Villanova University) and Professor Luke Bretherton (University of Oxford) present their book What is Political Theology? (Columbia University Press).


Details:

  • Date: Thursday 21st May 2026
  • Time: 16.00-17.45, followed by a canapé reception.
  • Venue: Sir Michael Dummett Lecture Theatre, Christ Church, Oxford
  • Registration necessary
  • If you have any dietary requirements, please email them to [email protected]

Format: Professor Luke Bretherton will introduce the book, followed by a lecture from Vincent Lloyd based on his contribution. Attendees are invited to join the authors afterwards at the reception to reflect on the discussion.

Purchase the book at the following link: Click here to purchase 'What is Political Theology?'


Reading group: Ahead of the book launch, Dr Sam Tranter (McDonald Postdoctoral Fellow) will lead a reading group on the book.


  • Thursday 7th May, 11am-12noon (discussing Intro & Chapter 1)
  • Thursday 21st May, 11am-12noon (discussing Chapters 2, 3, 4)


The reading group will meet at Christ Church. Get in touch at [email protected] to sign up and for further details.


Questions?

For any inquiries about the event, please contact us at: [email protected].

We look forward to welcoming you to this stimulating academic event!

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