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Personal profile
Research interests
I completed my PhD at the University of Birmingham in 2018. 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.
Teaching interests
I am module leader for the following:
Science, Magic and Learning in Early Modern Europe
The Tudor Myth, 1485-Present
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
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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, (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
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Protestant Funeral Sermons in Early-Modern Germany
Atherton, R., 23 Nov 2020, Companion to Death, Burial and Remembrance in Late Medieval and Early Modern Europe 1300-1700. Booth, P. & Tingle, E. (eds.). Brill Academic Publishers, (Brill's Companions to the Christian Tradition; vol. 94).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
Prizes
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FBS Student Partnership Award
Atherton, Ruth (Recipient), May 2019
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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USW Student Choice Award for Best Lecturer (FCI) Nomination
Atherton, Ruth (Recipient), 30 May 2021
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
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Society for Reformation Studies
Ruth Atherton (Organiser)
11 Apr 2023 → 13 Apr 2023Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Organising an event
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Institute of Historical Research (External organisation)
Ruth Atherton (Member)
Nov 2022Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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‘Teaching the Simple’: Religious Education in Sixteenth-Century Germany
Ruth Atherton (Speaker)
4 May 2022 → 6 May 2022Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Reformation and Renaissance Review (Journal)
Ruth Atherton (Peer reviewer)
31 Oct 2021Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication peer-review