About
Tim Middleton is a Tutorial Fellow in Theology and Director of the Centre for Baptist Studies at Regent's Park College, University of Oxford. He holds doctorates in Theology and Earth Sciences from Oxford and is affiliated with the Laudato Si’ Research Institute as a Research Affiliate. His research explores intersections of theology, religion, and environmental science, focusing on ecotheology, trauma theology, and the Anthropocene. Previously, he held roles at St Anne’s College Oxford, the University of Roehampton, Ripon College Cuddesdon, and was a Junior Research Fellow in Religion and the Frontier Challenges at Pembroke College Oxford.
Education:
- PhD in Theology, University of Oxford
- PhD in Earth Sciences, University of Oxford
Research Interests: Dr. Middleton investigates religious responses to ecological crises, nonhuman suffering in mass extinction, and theological perspectives on deep time. He employs trauma theology frameworks to address climate change and biodiversity loss. His work bridges environmental humanities with Christian ecotheology.
Awards & Affiliations:
- Associate Fellow, Higher Education Academy
- Research Affiliate, Laudato Si’ Research Institute
Grants & Fellowships: Junior Research Fellow in Religion and the Frontier Challenges (Pembroke College Oxford). His current projects include studies on religion and deep time, funded through institutional and collaborative grants.
Labs/Teams: Directs the Centre for Baptist Studies and collaborates with interdisciplinary groups at Regent’s Park College and the Laudato Si’ Research Institute.
