Brian Douglas

Brian Douglas is an Anglican priest and Adjunct Research Professor at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture in Canberra. He teaches at St Mark's National Theological Centre and serves as Editor of The Journal of Anglican Studies. His academic credentials include a Dip Teach (Education) from WTC, BA (Hons) in Education from Macquarie University, BD in Theology from MCD, MTh (Hons) in Theology from Charles Sturt University, and a PhD in Theology and Education from Newcastle University.

Dr. Douglas's scholarly work focuses on:

• Sacramental theology, particularly Anglican Eucharistic theology across historical periods
• Anglican foundations and historical development
• The diaconate and ecclesial structures
• Interfaith dialogue and religious pluralism

His research demonstrates a consistent engagement with how Eucharistic theology has evolved within Anglicanism from the Reformation through the Oxford Movement to contemporary contexts. He has made significant contributions to understanding Edward Bouverie Pusey's theological work and the development of Eucharistic liturgies in the Anglican Church of Australia. Recent publications explore the intersection of poetry, sacramentality, and theology through figures like Richard Hooker and George Herbert, revealing his interdisciplinary approach.

Dr. Douglas has published over 60 research outputs including books, journal articles, and book chapters. His major works include the two-volume 'A Companion to Anglican Eucharistic Theology,' 'The Eucharistic Theology of Edward Bouverie Pusey,' 'The Anglican Eucharist in Australia,' and 'Sacramental Poetics in Richard Hooker and George Herbert.' His scholarly contributions have positioned him as a leading voice in contemporary Anglican theological discourse.

His methodological approach often integrates philosophical frameworks, particularly Habermas's theory of communicative action, to address questions of theological diversity within Anglican tradition and to foster meaningful dialogue across theological differences. This approach is evident in his work on multiformity in Anglican Eucharistic liturgies and his contributions to interfaith dialogue.