Tag: University of Oxford
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New book: The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z
My third book, The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z: From Divine Disillusionment to Simple Faith, is in now production with Routledge as part of their Focus on Religion series. Abstract The Spiritual Narratives of Generation Z explores how the first smartphone generation narrates faith amid shifting religious practice and influencer culture. Grounded in pioneering research begun…
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Oxford Workshop on Group Religious Freedom
It was a pleasure co-organising a workshop on group religious freedom with colleagues from Harvard Law and the Jagiellonian University. This month’s discussion enriched our understanding of this important area of religious liberty which so often struggles to account for group rights. Keep your eyes out for an edited volume on the topic in the…
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Discussing Gen Z on Times Radio
Last weekend, Claire and I joined Darryl Morris on Times Radio to discuss a fascinating trend: a reported rise in Bible sales in the UK, attributed to Gen Z. The conversation was sparked by a recent Times article highlighting this unexpected surge in interest. But what does it really mean? On air, we unpacked a…
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Announcing our book contract with Routledge: The Spiritual Narratives of Gen Z
We are thrilled to announce that our book, The Spiritual Narratives of Gen Z: From Divine Disillusionment to Simple Faith, is officially under contract with Routledge as part of their Focus on Religion series! We can’t wait to share it with you when it releases in summer 2026. What’s the book about? Generation Z is…
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Transitioning to King’s
They say that while change can happen instantly, transitions can take ages. Moving to King’s was, for me, a big change. Eleven years in Oxford—first as a postgraduate, then as a postdoc—meant that the rhythms of that place had become second nature. I arrived expecting to be there for just nine months, a brief academic…
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Reflections on 2024: A Year of Growth and Opportunity
As I pause to look back on 2024, I marvel at how transformative this year has been. It’s been a journey of new opportunities, significant milestones, and meaningful transitions—all setting the stage for what lies ahead. From Oxford to King’s College London 2024 was marked with an intensive focus on developing and launching the Gen…
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Life after Philosophy Podcast
I join Dr Christopher Anadale for an episode of his fascinating podcast, Life after Philosophy, which features philosophy graduates from Mount Saint Mary’s University. Listen in!
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Supporting Black Business
This past week, Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses UK and Saïd Business School hosted a conversation with a distinguished panel of Black business leaders from across the UK, representing diverse sectors and organisations. I facilitated the half-day conversation, inviting participants to reflect on challenges faced by Black entrepreneurs and how best to support them in…
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Collaborative seminars in Christian Ethics: a case study in student-staff partnerships
According to the Oxford’s Centre for Teaching and Learning (CTL), student-staff partnerships are “a form of student engagement where students and staff work together to achieve a specific aim. Incorporating this approach to teaching and learning activities can lead to positive personal and educational transformations, enriching the educational experience for [everyone].”1 I’m delighted that CTL…
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Join me this Summer for a UNIQ+ Research Internship at Oxford
30 January 2024. Calling all aspiring postgraduates! Join me this summer as a research intern in the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford. I’m hosting two exciting projects (described below) on Gen Z’s religious and spiritual role models, and on religious madness in the Age of the Asylum. What is a…
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