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Research Associateships 2024-27 Call for Applications Founded in 1993 for the formation of Catholic women, the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology (MBIT) is an academic institution that works within the Roman Catholic Church and its principle of human flourishing through God’s grace. While prioritizing women, we are available to all. We set out to offer transforming experiences through theological education and research, professional pastoral practice and personal formation. The Institute is a member of the Cambridge Theological Federation (CTF), and works with the University of Cambridge and Anglia Ruskin University. We are inviting applications for Research Associateships of 3 years, [...]

Pilgrimage People in Association with The Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, Cambridge Women in the Bible - Study Retreat 14th – 18th May 2025 Buckfast Abbey, Devon Join us on a Study Retreat where we will learn about the Women of the Bible in both the Old and New Testaments, led by Dr Rosalie Moloney and Dr Sean Ryan, of the Margaret Beaufort Institute of Theology, Cambridge. We will study a selection of women characters and discover how the different ways they are interpreted may inform our own understanding.  Based at the beautiful Buckfast Abbey in Devon there will be opportunities [...]

Follow the link to access to a research endeavor conducted in the Centre of Catholic Studies at Durham University. Titled "Boundary Breaking," delves into the profound ecclesial and cultural ramifications stemming from the child abuse crisis within the Catholic Church in England and Wales. Find more information here: Boundary Breaking - Durham University

Mary Ward Lecture - The Synod on Synodality Curious about how The Mary Ward Lecture went? Here, we're pleased to share with you a link that will take you to an article written by Christopher White, Vatican Correspondent. The article cites Professor Rownlands' reflections that took place during her lecture at Margaret Beaufort Institute. (Click here). Additionally, below you'll find a comment from our Acting Director of Research, Dr. Dominic White about this lecture: Over a hundred people joined us in person and by Zoom to hear Professor Anna Rowlands give the 2024 Mary Ward Lecture. Anna, who is St Hilda Professor of [...]

Eucharistic Prayers: their origins, meaning and development It was in the course of a conversation with Dr Anna Abram, Principal of the Margaret Beaufort Institute, that somehow we found ourselves talking about eucharistic prayers. As a result, Anna unexpectedly invited me to lead a Day on the topic on 4th May. As I began to put thoughts together for the Day, my mind was taken back to the1960s when new eucharistic prayers were introduced alongside the Canon of the Mass in the Roman rite. Reflecting on the 1960s reminded me just how turbulent - as well as stimulating and challenging - [...]

Interested in Liturgy?  Come and join the Society of St Gregory Summer School 31st July -3rd August.  See poster for more details here!

CENTRE FOR ECCLESIAL ETHICS RESEARCH PUBLICATION Believing, not Belonging - A research into why Catholics no longer come to church: understanding ecclesial drift, estrangement and disaffiliation. The Believing, not Belonging research carried out during the summer of 2023, created a space through which Catholic women and men who no longer regularly practise their faith might be seriously listened to, so as to understand the complex decision-making and reasoning which has led to a scenario in which many Catholics still believe, yet no longer feel as though they belong in the Church. The research has uncovered significant experiences of ethical, ecclesial [...]

We are delighted to invite you to immerse yourselves in the fascinating world of medieval painting through Cristina del Rosso's blog. Since 2014, Cristina has been sharing her insights on her blog, guiding us through the stories and anecdotes behind some of the most iconic works of art in history. Cristina del Rosso, a painter and professor of painting and art history, has devoted her blog to disseminating topics about the history of painting for an audience eager for artistic knowledge but with limited time to explore it. Her goal is to provide solid content in an accessible and entertaining [...]

This latest version of the DCCS is an exciting new development, and aims to enable a wider audience to take part and learn. It is hoped that it will also encourage people to study other courses and become a way of supporting ongoing spiritual development. The course is available via the RCDEA Training app, existing diocesan partner apps and can be delivered through new custom apps for other dioceses. Please find more information by clicking here.

Dear Friends, We are delighted to share some of the many highlights, as well as articles that stem from these events or are fine, standalone pieces, from our packed 30th-anniversary year in this special edition of the MBA Pearl Jubilee Journal. Our 2023 anniversary calendar included events connected with our patron, Lady Margaret Beaufort; a silent retreat and a Julian of Norwich pilgrimage; a gala fundraising concert held in the chapel of Fitzwilliam College; a Garden Party for the Cambridge Alumni Festival weekend in the beautiful grounds of Blackfriars Priory; a Mass celebrated by the Bishop of East Anglia, the [...]