Ann Conway Jones

Ann Conway Jones is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Department of Theology and Religion, University of Birmingham. She teaches biblical studies, early Jewish–Christian relations, and mystical theology at institutions such as The Queen’s Foundation, Woodbrooke Quaker Studies Centre, Birmingham Diocese, Oxford University Department of Continuing Studies, and Sarum College. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement through lectures, magazine contributions, and interfaith dialogue.

• PhD in Religions and Theology from University of Manchester
• MA in Jewish–Christian Relations from Woolf Institute (formerly CJCR, Cambridge)
• BLitt in Theology from University of Birmingham
• MA in Natural Sciences from Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge

Her research explores early Jewish–Christian relations, focusing on biblical exegesis and the origins of Christian mysticism. She investigates interiorised apocalyptic traditions derived from Exodus, Isaiah, and Ezekiel, and the role of anti-Judaism in shaping Christian identity. Her work connects historical scholarship to contemporary interfaith challenges.

Recent publications include analyses of Gregory of Nyssa, Moses’ ascent narratives, and theological responses to biblical violence. She was awarded the Sternberg Prize for her MA thesis and received AHRC funding for her PhD.

• Sternberg Prize

Ann chairs Birmingham Council of Christians and Jews, contributes to popular theology via Roots magazine, and has taught biblical Hebrew and diverse scriptural topics. Her academic output spans monographs, audio lectures, and peer-reviewed articles.