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“For over a millennia, Benedictine monasteries have been places where faith and learning have flourished. We are excited to launch the Buckfast Institute where both laity and clergy can learn in partnership as we face the challenges of a rapidly changing world”Abbot David
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Theology
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James Arthur is Professor Emeritus and former Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham. An Oxford-trained scholar, he has held distinguished appointments at Harvard, Oxford and leading international universities. Awarded an OBE in 2018, he also received the Vatican’s Expanded Reason Award and writes extensively on character, virtues, education and human flourishing.Professor James Arthur OBE
James Arthur is Professor Emeritus and former Director of the Jubilee Centre for Character and Virtues at the University of Birmingham. An Oxford-trained scholar, he has held distinguished appointments at Harvard, Oxford and leading international universities. Awarded an OBE in 2018, he also received the Vatican’s Expanded Reason Award and writes extensively on character, virtues, education and human flourishing.Rev Abbot David OSB
Dr Nicola Clayton is Director of the Buckfast Institute and Head of Education at Buckfast Abbey. With over 25 years’ experience in Catholic education, she has worked as a teacher, headteacher, adviser and Lead Inspector. Holding a Master’s and doctorate in Education, her specialist interests include pupil agency, special educational needs, learning environments, and children’s academic, social and emotional development.Dr Nicola Clayton
