Professor Bennett Zon is a faculty member at Durham University’s Department of Music , with affiliations to the Centre for Catholic Studies . He founded and directs the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies and the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies International . His editorial roles include Nineteenth-Century Music Review , Yale Journal of Music and Religion , and multiple book series. Research Focus : Music's intersections with religion and science in the long nineteenth century, including liturgical traditions, evolutionary discourse, and colonial representations of non-Western music. Key Publications : Four monographs on plainchant revival, musicology's metaphorical frameworks, non-Western music representation, and evolution's impact on Victorian musical culture (2000–2017). Academic Leadership : Co-founder of the International Network for Music Theology and International Nineteenth-Century Studies Association .
Steven Rutt is an Associate Professor of Biblical & Theological Studies and the founding Director of the Master of Arts in Theology, Worldview, and Culture at Arizona Christian University. He has over four decades of experience in pastoral ministry, mission work, and theological education across fourteen countries, including roles in New Zealand, Lithuania, the UK, and the United States. His educational background includes a Ph.D. from the University of Lancaster, an M.A.T. from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a B.Th. from Sweetwater Bible College. Dr. Rutt's research focuses on missiology, particularly the life and theology of Roland Allen, ecclesiology, historical theology, and the intersection of Christian faith with culture. He has taught courses in Systematic Theology, Hermeneutics, Pauline Studies, and Early Christianity. His work emphasizes apostolic principles, church planting, and the priesthood of the laity. His recent publications and presentations reveal a consistent focus on missionary ecclesiology, the legacy of Roland Allen, and the application of historical theological insights to contemporary mission practice. His writings span journals like Transformation and books published by The Lutterworth Press. He remains an active lecturer at the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies and within the Reformed Episcopal Church. He is also a member of The Society of Anglican Theologians and founder of Covenant Renewal Ministries, Inc. Dr. Rutt has supervised Ph.D. candidates and contributed to theological training globally. Though no specific grants are mentioned, his leadership in founding academic programs and non-profit ministry indicates significant institutional and scholarly engagement. He has delivered lectures and seminars across Europe and North America, contributing to clergy training and intercultural theological dialogue. He is affiliated with several academic and ecclesial bodies, including the Yale-Edinburgh Group and the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies, and continues to influence theological education through writing, speaking, and teaching.
Norman Doe is Professor of Law at Cardiff University's School of Law and Politics, where he serves as Director of the Centre for Law and Religion and course director of the LLM in Canon Law. He has held significant leadership roles including Director of Research at the Law School (2011-2014) and has been instrumental in establishing key academic programs such as the LLM in Canon Law (1991) and the LLB module Law and Religion (2002). His international academic presence includes being a visiting professor at the University of Paris since 1999, KU Leuven (2013-16), and Pontifical University of St Thomas in Rome (2009). Doe earned his law degree at University College Cardiff, completed his doctorate at Magdalene College, Cambridge, and studied theology at St Michael's Theological College, Llandaff and Mansfield College Oxford University. His academic credentials include LLD (Cambridge), LLM (Wales), MTh (Oxford), PhD (Cambridge), DCL (Lambeth), and he is a Barrister (Middle Temple). Professor Doe's research focuses on Anglican canon law, comparative church law, law and religion, and the history of ecclesiastical law. His scholarly work has established foundational frameworks for understanding Christian legal systems across denominations. His book Canon Law in the Anglican Communion (1998) formed the basis for The Principles of Canon Law Common to the Churches of the Anglican Communion (2008), while his Christian Law: Contemporary Principles (2013) contributed to the Statement of Principles of Christian Law (2016) that was launched at the World Council of Churches in 2022. His recent publications demonstrate a sustained focus on historical Anglican priest-jurists, ecclesiastical legal history, and the development of Christian legal principles across traditions. His scholarly impact is reflected in his election as a Fellow of the British Academy (2024), appointment as honorary King's Counsel (2024), and previous recognition as one of the 'top ten' law and religion scholars worldwide (2018). He has received numerous honors including election to the Council of the Selden Society (2023), becoming an Academic Bencher of the Inner Temple (2021), and being listed among the 50 most influential Anglicans in the world by The Telegraph (2008). Professor Doe serves as Chancellor of the Diocese of Bangor (since 2012), functioning as president of the Diocesan Consistory Court. He has been deeply involved in global Anglican structures, serving on the Lambeth Commission (2003-2004), contributing to the Windsor Report, and working with the Anglican Communion Network of Legal Advisers. He co-founded the Interfaith Legal Advisers Network (2007) and the Law and Religion Scholars Network (2008), demonstrating his commitment to practical applications of his scholarship. His current research focuses on the history of English ecclesiastical law since the Reformation and a series of articles on clergy jurists published in the Ecclesiastical Law Journal . He is also active in multiple networks of the Cardiff Centre for Law and Religion, including the Colloquium of Anglican and Roman Catholic Canon Lawyers and the Church Law History Network. His 2023 canon law play Thrice to Rome about Gerald of Wales has been performed at St Davids Cathedral and the Temple Church London, with upcoming performances planned for Canterbury and Rome.
Revd Professor Andrew Atherstone is the Professor of Modern Anglicanism , Tutorial Fellow in Church History , and Latimer Research Fellow at Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford. His career spans academic scholarship, parish ministry, and ecclesiastical advisory roles. Institutional Affiliation: University of Oxford (Wycliffe Hall) Academic Roles: Professor, Tutorial Fellow, Research Fellow Church Roles: Served on Church of England's Faith and Order Commission and Liturgical Commission Andrew’s research focuses on the intersection of Anglicanism and Evangelicalism , with particular emphasis on historical and theological dynamics. He has authored and edited numerous volumes exploring: Christian Fundamentalism (2023 Oxford Handbook) Charismatic Renewal (2021 Transatlantic Study) Reformation History (2011-2015 publications) Modern Anglican Leadership (2014 Welby biography) His work combines rigorous historical analysis with practical ecclesiological insights, examining how theological movements shape denominational identity and practice. Scientific contributions and awards include: Latimer Research Fellow (successor to Latimer House, Oxford-based Anglican Evangelical institute) Editorial leadership in key theological handbooks Andrew teaches courses on Anglicanism, Church History, Ecclesiology, and Evangelicalism, maintaining active engagement with contemporary church governance and theological discourse.
Dr. Siobhán Dowling is a Senior Lecturer in Education at the School of Education, University College Cork (UCC), with expertise in Religious Education, Music Education, and the intersection of The Arts in Education. She earned her PhD from the University of Wales, Trinity St David, Lampeter, UK, in 2011 and has served in both teaching and administrative roles at UCC since 1998, including Director of the Structured PhD in Education. Education: PhD (2011) in Biblical and Musical Reception History, University of Wales, Trinity St David. Current Roles: Senior Lecturer, Tutor, Placement Supervisor, Director of Structured PhD in Education. Her research focuses on the reception history of biblical narratives in music , particularly themes like the Sacrifice of Isaac, Eve, and the Book of Samuel. She explores collaborative learning in teacher education and integrates creative pedagogy in Religious Education. Her work spans interdisciplinary analysis of the Bible’s influence on music, art, and cultural identity. The 15 most recent publications highlight her pioneering work on biblical stories in musical compositions (2025), visual and musical reception of Dives (2024), and peer-reviewed studies on collaborative learning (2023). Her contributions to the Encyclopedia of the Bible and its Reception (2025–2016) cover topics like patriarchs, psalms, and gendered biblical figures. Scientific Awards: Recipient of two book awards in the USA for co-authored work 'The Bible in Music: A Dictionary of Songs, Works and More' (2015). Research Grants and Supervision: Awarded multiple Erasmus+ Staff Mobility Grants (2023, 2014) for international training and a Kurt Weill Foundation Travel Award (2014). Supervised PhD, MEd, and PME students while serving as Internal/External Examiner. Leadership: Coordinated UCC’s Cohort PhD in Education (2001–2014) and led the MAAP in Guidance and Counseling program. Delivered invited seminars at KU Leuven, University of Tuebingen, and Trinity College Dublin.
Jamie H. Ferguson is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Houston, with a cross-appointment to the Honors College. He specializes in Renaissance and early modern literature, focusing on intersections between biblical hermeneutics, literary poetics, and translation theory. Renaissance Literature Shakespeare Studies Biblical Translation Great Books Tradition His research explores how theological debates shaped vernacular literary production in Early Modern Europe, with particular attention to textual materiality and interconfessional dialogues. Ferguson's publication record spans Latin, Italian, French, Polish, and English contexts. Recent projects include the annotated translation of Joachim du Bellay's Deffence et illustration de la langue françoyse and a forthcoming book on European Biblical Poetics . He has received multiple Martha Gano Houstoun Research Grants and been recognized with Honors College lecture awards.
Louis Nelson is Professor of Architectural History and Vice Provost for Academic Outreach at the University of Virginia, serving as Associate Dean in the School of Architecture. His scholarship focuses on the built environments of the early modern Atlantic world, with specialized expertise in the American South, Caribbean, and West Africa. His educational background includes a PhD and M.A. from the University of Delaware and a B.A. from The College of William and Mary. Nelson's research examines architecture's role in shaping human experience through material and textual evidence, particularly in contexts of slavery and empire. His work on spaces of enslavement spans West Africa and the Americas, including a major initiative documenting the University of Virginia as a landscape of slavery. He has directed decade-long fieldwork in Jamaica through the Falmouth Field School, resulting in systematic documentation of Caribbean architecture and Afro-Caribbean cultural transitions. His publications reveal consistent engagement with colonial religious architecture, material religion, and imperial power structures. The 2017 monograph Architecture and Empire in Jamaica synthesizes violence, empire, and identity in eighteenth-century British colonial contexts, while his earlier work on South Carolina Anglican churches explores regional identity through sacred spaces. Nelson's scholarly recognition includes: John Brickerhoff Jackson Prize (2017) Abbott Lowell Cummings Prize (2017) SESAH Best Book Prize (2010) SESAH Best Article Prize (2008) University-wide teaching award (2007) As an educator, he has mentored over one hundred students through Caribbean field programs and served as senior co-editor of Buildings and Landscapes . His research integrates archaeological collaboration and GIS documentation through the Falmouth Project. He leads the Falmouth Field School and Falmouth Project—a GIS-based repository for Caribbean architectural data—while continuing fieldwork across the American South and Caribbean to document landscapes of slavery and freedom.
Dr. Jarrett A. Carty is a Professor at the Liberal Arts College, Concordia University. His academic expertise spans early modern political thought, Reformation studies, and the history of science, with additional interests in ancient Greek philosophy and the history of astronomy. Education: BA/MA (Carleton University), MA/PhD (University of Notre Dame) His research focuses on intersections between political philosophy and theological concepts, particularly in early modern European contexts. He teaches foundational courses in political thought and the history of science, covering figures like Martin Luther, Renaissance ideologies, and Enlightenment-era developments. Recent work includes an analysis of wretchedness in Pascal's Pensées , reflecting his interest in moral philosophy and human suffering. While no awards are listed, his academic profile integrates teaching, research, and community engagement as an Anglican chaplain serving urban shelters.
Professor Sarah Stockwell is a leading scholar in the History of Empire and Decolonization at King's College London, affiliated with the Faculty of Arts & Humanities and the Department of History. She joined King’s in 1992 after studies at Cambridge and Oxford, and became a full-time professor following a flexible part-time period from 2002 to 2017. She leads the Empires and Decolonizations Research Hub and co-convenes the World and Imperial History Seminar at the Institute of Historical Research. Her research focuses on 20th century British colonial and postcolonial history, particularly decolonization processes in Africa, the role of institutions like Oxford/Cambridge, and the Anglican Church’s engagement with decolonization. Key works include The British End of the British Empire (2018) and edited volumes on development in post-colonial Africa. Recent publications analyze British business strategies during decolonization, postcolonial development aid, and institutional transitions. She has delivered lectures globally and participated in major conferences such as the North American Conference of British Studies and German Historical Institute events. Her work emphasizes transnational histories and the legacy of empire on contemporary institutions.
Professor Nicholas McDowell is a leading scholar in early modern literature and thought at the University of Exeter , with a focus on 1500-1800 British and European contexts. His work bridges literary innovation and historical upheaval, particularly the English Civil Wars and their cultural legacy. PhD in English from the University of Oxford (2000) Former Research Fellow at Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge Visiting Fellow at Princeton’s Institute for Advanced Study and CRASSH, Cambridge Research Themes : His scholarship centers on John Milton, Cavalier Poets, and Jonathan Swift, analyzing how literature navigates political and religious change. He explores translation, dissent, and the tension between liberty and constraint in poetic forms. Recent Publications (2020-2025): • 2026 Comic Enlightenment (Princeton UP) on Milton-Swift intersections • 2024 The Oxford Handbook of English Prose, 1640-1714 • 2025 The Seventeenth Century article on Milton and Cromwell’s virtue politics Awards & Grants : Philip Leverhulme Prize (2007) Leverhulme Major Research Fellowship (2023-5) for Poetry of Civil War John T. Shawcross Award (2014) for Milton prose edition Supervision : Mentors PhD research on early modern topics, including Milton’s materialist philosophies and 17th-century labor representations. Former advisees like Dr. Esther van Raamsdonk have published their work.
Professor Stephen Taylor is a leading historian specializing in early modern British history, particularly the religious and political history of seventeenth- and eighteenth-century England. He is affiliated with the Department of History at Durham University, where he holds the rank of Professor in Early Modern British History. His scholarly work spans topics such as Anglicanism, court culture, party politics, and the relationship between church and state. Professor (Early Modern British History), Department of History, Durham University Co-Director, The Clergy of the Church of England Database 1540–1835 Co-Founder, Durham University IMEMS Press His research interests include the identity of Anglicanism, religious conformity during the English Revolution, the Hanoverian monarchy and court culture (especially Queen Caroline of Ansbach), the Church of England from the 16th to 19th centuries, the Revolution of 1688, and news culture in the later seventeenth century. He has also studied figures such as John, Lord Hervey, and Edmund Gibson. Professor Taylor’s recent publications reflect a consistent focus on ecclesiastical history, political theology, and archival scholarship. His work often analyzes religious identity, state formation, and the interplay between monarchy and church. He has contributed to major scholarly editions and databases, demonstrating a commitment to both interpretive and infrastructural academic work. His editorial roles in volumes like The Nature of the English Revolution Revisited and National Prayers underscore his leadership in the field. His scholarly recognition includes multiple visiting fellowships at prestigious institutions such as the Huntington Library, Folger Shakespeare Library, and the Harry Ransom Center. These awards reflect the high esteem in which his work is held internationally. 2024: Visiting Fellow, The Huntington Library, California 2012: Woodward and Bernstein Endowment Fellow, Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 2011: Visiting Fellow, Peterhouse, Cambridge 2009: Visiting Fellow, Folger Shakespeare Library 2007: Pforzheimer Fellow, Harry Ransom Humanities Research Center 2007: Visiting Fellow, Folger Shakespeare Library Professor Taylor actively supervises postgraduate research, with students working on topics such as the Earl of Danby, the transmission of taste, John Pearson, obedience and subversion under the late Stuarts, and William Laud’s economic thought. He has been involved in significant grant-funded projects, including the AHRC-supported Cultural Heritage 360 report and the long-term Clergy of the Church of England Database . His editorial and collaborative work indicates strong leadership in shaping future directions in arts and humanities research. He is a key figure in the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS) and has helped establish Durham University IMEMS Press, further cementing his role in advancing scholarship in medieval and early modern studies.
Dr. David Frazer Lewis is an Associate Professor of Architectural History and Cultural Heritage at the Department for Continuing Education , University of Oxford. He is also a Fellow of Kellogg College and Director of Studies for Architectural History. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor at the Notre Dame School of Architecture and held postdoctoral positions at the Yale Center for British Art. Education : DPhil (Oxford), MPhil (Cambridge), BAH (Stanford) His research centers on modern British and American architecture (1880-1940), sacred architecture , and the Gothic Revival . Recent works include a book on AWN Pugin, studies on Gothic Revival in the US, and analyses of 20th-century British architects like Giles Gilbert Scott. His publications explore intersections of historic conservation , eclectic design , and architectural theory . Current supervision areas include Edwardian ocean liner interiors and Philip Webb's architecture . He has professional experience in historic conservation with architecture firms in San Francisco and London.
Mark McInroy is a Professor and Associate Department Chair of Theology at the University of St. Thomas, College of Arts and Sciences (CAS). His research focuses on modern Christian theology, particularly the theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar, theological aesthetics, and deification in Christian traditions. He teaches courses such as Theological Anthropology, emphasizing Catholic perspectives on human nature and ministry. Education: ThD and M.Div. from Harvard Divinity School, BA from Southwestern University His research integrates patristic, medieval, and Reformation theologies, exploring themes like mystical theology, perception, and East-West Christian relations. Notable publications include Balthasar on the Spiritual Senses (2014) and contributions to Oxford Handbooks on Balthasar and deification. He has received prestigious awards like the Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise (2015) and a Distinguished Early Career Grant (2018-2020). McInroy’s work bridges historical and constructive theology, addressing contemporary theological challenges through interdisciplinary approaches. He has co-edited volumes on theological aesthetics and Balthasar’s influence, reflecting his commitment to advancing theological discourse globally.
Professor Bennett Zon holds the position of Professor of Music at Durham University's Department of Music, where he founded and directs the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies and the Centre for Nineteenth-Century Studies International. He also co-founded the International Network for Music Theology and serves as President of the International Nineteenth-Century Studies Association. His research explores: Relationships between music, religion, and science in the long 19th century Anglican and Catholic liturgical traditions Post-Reformation chant history Interdisciplinary connections in Victorian culture Professor Zon has published extensively on Victorian musical culture, including four monographs examining musicology's historical intersections with religion and science. His editorial work includes founding the Cambridge journal Nineteenth-Century Music Review and the Routledge series Music in Nineteenth-Century Britain . His students work on diverse topics in musicology, theology, and cultural history under his supervision.
Dr. Joshua Jeong is an Assistant Professor in the Hubert Department of Global Health at Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health. He serves as the principal investigator for three cluster randomized controlled trials assessing community-based parenting interventions in Tanzania and Kenya. His work focuses on father-inclusive strategies to improve early childhood development (ECD) in resource-limited settings. Dr. Jeong holds affiliate editorship at the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry and collaborates with NGOs, governments, and international agencies to inform scalable ECD programs. His research integrates mixed-methods approaches for intervention development and evaluation, emphasizing gender equality and couples' relationships. Dr. Jeong earned his ScD and ScM in Global Health and Population from Harvard University (with FLAS Swahili fellowship and Harvard Center on the Developing Child award), and a BS in Human Development from Cornell University. His educational background includes advanced training in implementation science and intervention design. Research interests center on parent-child relationships , particularly father engagement in low-resource contexts. He explores how caregiver mental health, economic empowerment, and family dynamics impact ECD outcomes. Current projects address parenting program scalability through existing community networks and faith-based organizations. Findings aim to improve program fidelity, gender equity, and holistic child development support. His team's work has been recognized with awards from NIH, Society for Research in Child Development, and the Jacobs Foundation. Ongoing projects include evaluations of father-inclusive parenting programs and studies on maternal decision-making power's influence on child care-seeking behaviors. Lab activities involve graduate and undergraduate research assistants analyzing qualitative and quantitative data from fieldwork in Tanzania and Kenya. Weekly lab meetings are project-specific, with Spring 2025 sessions held at the Rollins Building. Collaborations with local implementing partners like Anglican Development Services and ChildFund Kenya drive applied research initiatives.
