Lecturer
- Overview
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Dr MICHAEL LAFFIN Contact Details
- Telephone
- work +44 (0)1224 272385
- Address
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The University of Aberdeen
King's College, KCF 11
Mailing Address:
University of Aberdeen
School of Divinity, History and Philosophy
King's College
Aberdeen, AB24 3UB
Biography
My interests in ethics, politics, and theology go back to my undergraduate days, when I was a political science major. I subsequently earned a Master’s degree in politics (Claremont Graduate University) and a Master’s degree in theology (Talbot School of Theology), before combining the two interests in a thesis on political theology, for which I was awarded a PhD in theological ethics from the University of Aberdeen.
- Research
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Research Interests
My research focuses on ethics and political theology. I’ve recently published a book on the political theology of Martin Luther. Additional research interests include the history of political philosophy (especially ancient and early modern), Augustine’s political thought, and genealogy as a methodology for ethical inquiry.
- Teaching
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Teaching Responsibilities
DR1089/2089: EXPLORING THE TRADITION OF WESTERN ETHICS
PH1522: HOW SHOULD ONE LIVE?
PH304/404H: ANCIENT ETHICS
DR551Q: GREAT THINKERS IN THEOLOGICAL ETHICS
DR552T: CREATION AND CHRISTIAN ETHICS
- Publications
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Publications