Mark Dawson

Dr. Mark Dawson is a Lecturer in Religion, Philosophy, and Ethics at York St John University's School of Humanities. He holds a PhD from the University of Leeds (2017) and MA in Theology and Religious Studies (2012), focusing on religion's role in public life. His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate modules like Religion and Public Life, Values and Virtues: Ethics and Religion, and World Christianity.

• Education: BA (Hons) History, MA Theology & Religious Studies, PhD (Leeds)
• Roles: Course Lead for Religion BA/MA programs, Postgraduate Research Supervisor

Research interests include public theology, religion's engagement with social issues (e.g., Fair Trade, environmental crisis), and interdisciplinary approaches combining theology, ethics, and social sciences. He has held voluntary roles such as Chair of the National Campaigner Committee for the Fairtrade Foundation and coordinated Fairtrade Yorkshire (2010–2019).

Publications focus on church-based Fair Trade advocacy, linking faith practices to social justice. Professional activities include HE Academy fellowship and teaching qualifications (PGCE, ULTA-1).

Current projects explore churchgoers' perspectives on environmental crises and evolving public discourse in digital/ populist contexts.