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Research interests
I am a social, religious and cultural historian of early-modern Europe. My research interests focus on confessional identity formation and the nature of sin and salvation in sixteenth- and seventeenth-century Germany, especially with regards to the development of early modern sacramental education.
I completed my PhD at the University of Birmingham. My work explores the development of early modern sacramental education with a particular focus on the Holy Roman Empire in the sixteenth century.
I am currently working on a monograph entitled ‘The invisible grace of God’: Sacramental Education in Reformation Germany, 1525-1610’ as well as pieces on confessional identity formation more broadly across early-modern Germany.
I am the Early Career Researcher Network Lead at USW.
Teaching interests
I am module leader for the following:
Science, Magic and Medicine in Early Modern Europe
The Tudor World, 1485-1603
Vice, Scandal and Depravity: Cities of Sin in Reformation Europe
I am also Pathway Leader for Foundation Humanities and Law.
Teaching interests
Postgraduate Supervision
I am interested in supervising post-graduates on topics regarding religion, politics, culture and society in early modern Europe.
Education/Academic qualification
History, BA (Hons)
Reformation and Early Modern Studies, MA
History, PhD
Higher Education Academy, Fellowship
External positions
Associate Fellow, Royal Historical Society
2023 → …
Deputy Editor, Reformation and Renaissance Review
2022 → …
Fellow Higher Education Academy
2017 → …
Keywords
- D111 Medieval History
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Projects
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Exploring Representations of the Mind, Brain and Mental Health
Atherton, R., Kilburn-Toppin, J., Owen Pickrell, W. & Bevan Jones, R.
1/12/24 → 30/09/25
Project: Research
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Consolation in Sixteenth Century Evangelical Church Ordinances
Atherton, R., 31 Aug 2024, (Submitted) In: Reformation and Renaissance Review.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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"Death is the Best Doctor": Protestant Teachings on the Body and Soul in Reformation Germany
Atherton, R., 24 Oct 2022, (Accepted/In press) In: Cahiers de la Revue de théologie et de philosophie.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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'Teaching the Simple': Sacramental Education in Sixteenth Century Germany
Atherton, R., 22 Dec 2022, Reading the Reformations: Theologies, Cultures and Beliefs in an Age of Change. French, A. (ed.). Brill Academic Publishers, p. 17-47 (St Andrews Studies in Reformation History).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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The Invisible Grace of God: Teaching the Sacraments in Reformation Germany, 1529-1597
Atherton, R., 30 Jun 2022, (In preparation) Leiden: Brill Academic Publishers. (Studies in the History of Christian Traditions)Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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Topographies of Tolerance and Intolerance. Responses to Religious Pluralism in Reformation Europe: Edited by Marjorie Plummer and Victoria Christman. (Studies in Central European Histories, 64.) Pp. x + 267 incl. 4 colour figs and 5 maps. Leiden–Boston: Brill, 2018. €114. 978 90 04 36765 4; 1547 1217
Atherton, R., 30 Apr 2021, In: Journal of Ecclesiastical History. 72, 2, p. 417-420 4 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Book/Film/Article review › peer-review
Activities
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Religions (Journal)
Ruth Atherton (Peer reviewer)
17 Sept 2024Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review
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Welsh Crucible Lab 3
Ruth Atherton (Attendee)
4 Jul 2024 → 5 Jul 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Welsh Crucible Lab 2
Ruth Atherton (Attendee)
6 Jun 2024 → 7 Jun 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Welsh Crucible Lab 1
Ruth Atherton (Attendee)
16 May 2024 → 17 May 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in workshop, seminar, course
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Society for Reformation Studies
Ruth Atherton (Speaker)
9 Apr 2024 → 11 Apr 2024Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Prizes
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#VitaeCon2024 Researcher Bursaries
Atherton, Ruth (Recipient), 28 Aug 2024
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FBS Student Partnership Award
Atherton, Ruth (Recipient), May 2019
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USW Student Choice Award for Best Lecturer (FCI) Nomination
Atherton, Ruth (Recipient), 30 May 2021
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