Staff in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies are involved with the following research centres:
The Department of Theology and Religious Studies shares research links with the following institutions:
The Benedictine Community at Downside Abbey, some twenty miles south of Bristol possesses a fine library containing extensive collections in patristic and medieval theology and spirituality. Bristol students and staff are welcomed to use the library. Occasionally conferences are organised jointly between the Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Bristol and Downside Abbey. For further information concerning the library please contact, Dr Carolyn Muessig, Department of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Bristol, Bristol, BS8 1TB, UK, e-mail: c.a.muessig@bristol.ac.uk.
Trinity is an Anglican Theological College. Students and staff at Trinity often attend and participate in the Department's research seminars. Trinity College, Bristol offers MA, MPhil, MLitt and PhD degrees in Theology, and all are validated by the University of Bristol.
Wesley is a Methodist Theological College (but open to people of all denominations). Students and staff at Wesley often attend and participate in the Department's research seminars. Some MA degrees on offer at Wesley College, Bristol are validated by the University of Bristol.