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Dr. Michael Gladwin is a Senior Lecturer in History at St Mark's National Theological Centre within the School of Theology at Charles Sturt University, Canberra. A graduate of the Australian National University (MA Hons) and the University of Cambridge (PhD), he holds a BA DipEd from Canberra. His academic career focuses on the religious and cultural history of Australia and the British Empire, with particular expertise in the relationship between religion and war in Australian history.
Dr. Gladwin's research interests include:
- Religious and cultural history of Australia and the British Empire
- Relationship between religion and war in Australian history
- Church history, particularly early church history and European Reformations
- Christianity in Australian historical context
- Modern Christianity in global context
- Philosophy of religious history
- Advanced historical research methods
His scholarly work reveals a consistent focus on the intersection of religion, empire, and Australian identity. Through his publications, Dr. Gladwin has established himself as an authority on Australian Army chaplains, Anglican clergy in colonial Australia, and the role of religious texts like the Bible in shaping Australian historical experience. His research demonstrates how religious institutions and figures have influenced Australian society, particularly during periods of conflict and colonial development.
Dr. Gladwin serves as the editor of St Mark's Review, one of Australia's leading theological journals, reflecting his significant contribution to theological scholarship. His research output shows consistent productivity with publications spanning from 2010 to 2023, demonstrating ongoing scholarly engagement.
As an educator, Dr. Gladwin teaches across multiple historical periods and contexts:
- THL131/410 The Rise of Christianity to 600CE
- THL132 European Reformations, 1400–1700
- THL231 Christianity in Australian History, 1788–2000
- THL330 Global Christianity since 1700
- THL513 Church History Methodology (Masters level)
- THL533 Philosophy of Religious History (Masters level)
Dr. Gladwin actively supervises research students at Honours, Masters and PhD levels, contributing to the development of the next generation of historical and theological scholars. His supervision focuses on areas aligned with his research expertise, particularly in religious history and Australian historical contexts.
