Elaine Graham
Encyclopedia
Professor Elaine L Graham (born 1959) is the Grosvenor Research Professor at the University of Chester
. She was until October 2009 the Samuel Ferguson
Professor of Social and Pastoral Theology at the University of Manchester
.
(Social Science) (Hons) in Sociology and Economic History (1980), from the University of Bristol
, an MA
in Social and Pastoral Theology from the University of Manchester (1988) and a PhD
entitled "The Implications of Theories of Gender for Christian Pastoral Practice and Theological Formulation" (1993), also from Manchester.
), Professor Graham joined the University of Manchester in 1988 as a Lecturer in Social and Pastoral Theology. She was appointed to the position of Samuel Ferguson Professor of Social and Pastoral Theology, succeeding Ronald Preston (1970-81) and Tony Dyson (1981-98) in June 1998. She later held the position of Head of the School of Religions and Theology & Middle Eastern Studies from 2000-04.
During her time at Manchester Graham has organized or hosted a number of conferences which reflect her research interests in public theology, urban issues, gender and human sexuality and the ethics of new technologies. She has also lectured and given papers at many international conferences and seminars.
She was the President of the International Academy of Practical Theology between 2005 & 2007, and was a member of the Archbishops' Commission on Urban Life and Faith, which published the report Faithful Cities: A call for celebration, vision and justice (Methodist Publishing House, 2006). She is also a member of the BBC Standing Conference on Religion and Belief and occasional broadcaster and contributor to the Church Times
newspaper.
.
University of Chester
The University of Chester is a public research university located in Chester, United Kingdom. The University, based on a main campus in Chester and a smaller campus in Warrington, offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.Chester...
. She was until October 2009 the Samuel Ferguson
Samuel Ferguson
Sir Samuel Ferguson was an Irish poet, barrister, antiquarian, artist and public servant. Perhaps the most important Ulster-Scot poet of the 19th century, because of his interest in Irish mythology and early Irish history he can be seen as a forerunner of William Butler Yeats and the other poets...
Professor of Social and Pastoral Theology at the University of Manchester
University of Manchester
The University of Manchester is a public research university located in Manchester, United Kingdom. It is a "red brick" university and a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive British universities and the N8 Group...
.
Education
Graham holds a BScBachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
(Social Science) (Hons) in Sociology and Economic History (1980), from the University of Bristol
University of Bristol
The University of Bristol is a public research university located in Bristol, United Kingdom. One of the so-called "red brick" universities, it received its Royal Charter in 1909, although its predecessor institution, University College, Bristol, had been in existence since 1876.The University is...
, an MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Social and Pastoral Theology from the University of Manchester (1988) and a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
entitled "The Implications of Theories of Gender for Christian Pastoral Practice and Theological Formulation" (1993), also from Manchester.
Career
After working as the Northern Regional Secretary of the Student Christian Movement (1981-84) and four years as ecumenical lay chaplain at Sheffield City Polytechnic (now Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield Hallam University
Sheffield Hallam University is a higher education institution in South Yorkshire, England, based on two sites in Sheffield. City Campus is located in the city centre, close to Sheffield railway station, and Collegiate Crescent Campus is about two miles away, adjacent to Ecclesall Road in...
), Professor Graham joined the University of Manchester in 1988 as a Lecturer in Social and Pastoral Theology. She was appointed to the position of Samuel Ferguson Professor of Social and Pastoral Theology, succeeding Ronald Preston (1970-81) and Tony Dyson (1981-98) in June 1998. She later held the position of Head of the School of Religions and Theology & Middle Eastern Studies from 2000-04.
During her time at Manchester Graham has organized or hosted a number of conferences which reflect her research interests in public theology, urban issues, gender and human sexuality and the ethics of new technologies. She has also lectured and given papers at many international conferences and seminars.
She was the President of the International Academy of Practical Theology between 2005 & 2007, and was a member of the Archbishops' Commission on Urban Life and Faith, which published the report Faithful Cities: A call for celebration, vision and justice (Methodist Publishing House, 2006). She is also a member of the BBC Standing Conference on Religion and Belief and occasional broadcaster and contributor to the Church Times
Church Times
The Church Times is an independent Anglican weekly newspaper. It is published in the United Kingdom on Fridays.The Church Times was founded in 1863 to campaign for Anglo-Catholic principles and has always been independent of the Church of England hierarchy. It was a family concern The Church Times...
newspaper.
Published work
This is a list of books that Graham has published or edited. In addition, she has also written a number of other articles in edited volumes and academic journals.- Co edited Life-Cycles: Women and Pastoral Care (SPCK, 1993) with Margaret HalseyMargaret HalseyMargaret Halsey was an American writer who lived in the United Kingdom for a short time. Her witty and humorous bestselling book With Malice Towards Some in 1938 grew out of her experiences there. It sold an impressive 600,000 copies. According to her she was "a witty writer with an acute social...
; ISBN 0-281-04688-3 - Author of Making the Difference: Gender, Personhood and Theology (Mowbray, 1995) ISBN 0-264-67346-8
- Author of Transforming Practice: Pastoral Theology in an Age of Uncertainty (1996: 2nd edition, Wipf and Stock, 2002) ISBN 1-57910-922-5
- Author of Representations of the Post/Human: Monsters, Aliens and Others in Popular Culture (Manchester University Press, 2002) ISBN 0-7190-5442-7
- Co-Author of Theological Reflection: Methods (SCM, 2005) with Heather Walton and Frances Ward; ISBN 0-334-02976-7.
- Co-editor of Theological Reflection: Sources (SCM, 2007) with Heather Walton and Frances Ward; ISBN 0-334-02977-9.
- Co-Author of What Makes a Good City? Public Theology and the Urban Church (DLT 2009) with Stephen LoweStephen LoweStephen Lowe is an English playwright and director.Lowe's plays have dealt with subjects ranging from the takeover of Tibet by the Chinese People's Liberation Army in 1959 to a dying DH Lawrence trying find a publisher for Lady Chatterley ; from Donald McGill postcards to Dr John Dee...
; ISBN 0-232-52748-3. - Author of Words Made Flesh: Writings in Pastoral and Practical Theology (SCM, 2009); ISBN 0-334-04194-8.
- Editor of Grace Jantzen: Redeeming the Present (Ashgate, 2009).
Other information
In April 2007 Professor Graham became an honorary lay canon of Manchester CathedralManchester Cathedral
Manchester Cathedral is a medieval church on Victoria Street in central Manchester and is the seat of the Bishop of Manchester. The cathedral's official name is The Cathedral and Collegiate Church of St Mary, St Denys and St George in Manchester...
.
External links
- University of ChesterUniversity of ChesterThe University of Chester is a public research university located in Chester, United Kingdom. The University, based on a main campus in Chester and a smaller campus in Warrington, offers a range of foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate courses, as well as undertaking academic research.Chester...
- Commission on Urban Life and Faith