Karen Kilby

Professor of Catholic Theology | University of Durham University

Karen Kilby is Bede Professor of Catholic Theology at the University of Durham University, having held previous posts at the Universities of Nottingham, Birmingham and St. Andrews. In addition to 20th century Catholic theology, her research interests embrace a range of themes in constructive theology, including in particular the doctrine of the Trinity, the place of mystery in Christian thought, and the problem of suffering and evil. In 2016-18 she served as the President of the Society for the Study of Theology (UK). Among her recent books are Balthasar: A Very Critical Introduction (2012), The SPCK Introduction of Karl Rahner (2007), and Karl Rahner: Theology and Philosophy (2004).