Personal profile
Research interests
My research focuses on the role of religion on major cultural figures throughout history. I am especially interested in their conceptions of God, personal theological reflections, spirituality and adherence or resistance to the religious orthodoxy of their contexts. My current work focuses on the religious thought of Henri Nouwen and Vincent van Gogh.
Education/Academic qualification
Theology and religious studies, Master’s Degree, To What Extent are Bourdieu’s Concepts of Social Capital, Religious Capital and Habitus Compatible with McClendon’s Concepts of Convictions, Convictional Theology and Narrative?, University of Manchester
28 Aug 2017 → 26 Jun 2019
Award Date: 26 Jun 2019
Theology and religious studies, Bachelor’s Degree, A Critical Comparison of Miroslav Volf and Leonardo Boff’s Trinitarian Practice, University of the West of Scotland
2 Sept 2013 → 11 Jul 2017
Award Date: 11 Jul 2017
External positions
Member, Royal Historical Society
21 Nov 2025 → …
Member of the International Society for Research on Solitude (ISRS)
23 May 2025 → …
Keywords
- Theology
- Society
- Art
- Spirituality
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 4 Quality Education
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Research output
- 1 Article
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The Inclusion of People with a Learning Disability in the Church: A Case Study
Hamilton, R., 2 Dec 2019, In: Journal of European Baptist Studies. 19, 2Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Scientific › peer-review
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Activities
- 3 Invited talk
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Wrestling with God and Humans: Solitude as Monastic Contestation in Vincent van Gogh
Hamilton, R. (Speaker)
23 Apr 2026 → 25 Apr 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Van Gogh: A Western Pilgrim in Eastern Spirituality?
Hamilton, R. (Speaker)
15 Jan 2026Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
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Liminal Solitude and Spiritual Challenges: Vincent van Gogh in Drenthe (1883)
Hamilton, R. (Speaker)
10 Oct 2025Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk › Scientific
Prizes
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Bachelor Degree (1st Class Honours)
Hamilton, R. (Recipient), 11 Jul 2017
Prize: Other marks of recognition
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