Centre for Catholic Studies
Welcome to the Centre for Catholic Studies
Founded in 2007, the Centre for Catholic Studies (CCS) at Durham University represents a creative partnership between academy and church: a centre within the pluralist, public academy for critically constructive Catholic studies of the highest academic standing.
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About us
New MA in Catholic Theology (Distance Learning)
This is an exciting new programme which is led by Durham University's Centre for Catholic Studies and the Department of Theology and Religion.
What's new?
Applications for CCS Scholarships for 2025-26 now open
Durham University’s Centre for Catholic Studies opens applications for Scholarships and Bursaries for 2025-26
Listening Practices in Global Catholicism
The Centre for Catholic Studies' Newsletter, Michaelmas term 2024
The Centre for Catholic Studies' Newsletter, Easter term 2024
New Single Module option in Distance Learning now available
Publication of the Boundary Breaking report 'The Cross of the Moment'
The Centre for Catholic Studies' Newsletter, Epiphany term 2024
Abuse crisis in Catholic Church has led to drop in Mass attendance
A third of Catholics who previously went to Mass have reduced their attendance or stopped going altogether as a result of the child sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.
The Centre for Catholic Studies' Newsletter, Michaelmas term 2024
The Centre for Catholic Studies' Newsletter, Easter term 2024
Prayer for Peace in Ukraine
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Centre for Catholic Studies
Department of Theology and Religion
Durham University
Abbey House
Palace Green
Durham
DH1 3RS
Tel: +44 (0) 191 33 41656