Dr. Kenneth Austin

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kenneth R G Austin is an Associate Professor of Early Modern History and Early Modern Studies at the University of Bristol. His research primarily focuses on late medieval and early modern European history with strong interests in intellectual, religious, and cultural history, particularly the connections between the Renaissance and the Reformation. His doctoral research examined the life writings of Immanuel Tremellius, a significant yet overlooked figure in the historiography of the European Reformation. Austin has authored a monograph titled 'The Jews Reformation', which was published by Yale University Press in 2020 and investigates the impact of the Reformations on Christian attitudes towards Jews as well as Judaeo-Christian relations. He also works on friendship networks during the Renaissance and Reformation eras and has supervised numerous students in related topics. He teaches several courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, including Early Reformation, Early Modern Italy, and themes of toleration and persecution in Medieval and Early Modern Europe. Austin has served as the School Education Director and held various administrative roles within the School of Humanities.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG

Teaching and research in Early Modern History, supervising students, and administrative roles.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
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  • Academic transcripts
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  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
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Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.