Professor Eamon Duffy Awarded Honorary Doctor of Laws by the University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame conferred an honorary Doctor of Laws on Professor Eamon Duffy, one of the world's foremost historians of Christianity, during its 181st Commencement Ceremony in recognition of his outstanding scholarship and enduring contributions to the study of Christian history.
The honorary degree was conferred by Notre Dame London's Executive Director, Joshua Copeland, and Academic Director, Vittorio Montemaggi, during a special ceremony held in the Chapel of Magdalene College, Cambridge. The college holds particular significance for Professor Duffy, who previously served as its President.
The conferral was streamed live to Notre Dame Stadium as part of the University's Commencement celebrations, allowing graduates, their families, and the wider Notre Dame community to share in the occasion.
Professor Duffy is internationally recognised for his influential scholarship on the history of Christianity and the English Reformation. His work has reshaped understanding of late medieval and early modern religious life, earning widespread acclaim for its depth, accessibility, and lasting impact on the field.
Also joining the ceremony was Colin Barr, the Thomas Moore and Judy Livingston Director of the Keough-Naughton Institute for Irish Studies at the University of Notre Dame. Barr is currently serving as the Parnell Fellow and a Visiting Fellow at Magdalene College, Cambridge, where he is undertaking research in Irish history.
The conferral celebrates Professor Duffy's remarkable scholarly achievements and reflects the University of Notre Dame's commitment to recognising individuals whose work has made a lasting contribution to knowledge, education, and the common good.