Biography
I have recently completed a DPhil in Science and Religion supervised by Professor Alister McGrath entitled, ‘Refining and Defending Augustine of Hippo’s Constructivist Account of Memory and Prediction via Contemporary Cognitive Neuroscience.’ In the thesis, I critique scientific and theological accounts of memory and future-directed thinking in antiquity (Aristotle’s) and in the Middle Ages (Augustine’s and Thomas Aquinas’) via the lens of contemporary cognitive neuroscience and philosophy of mind.
Recently, as a representative on the Faculty’s Equality and Diversity committee, I helped organise the University’s inaugural Women in Theology colloquium, celebrating the invaluable and continued contributions of women to the study of theology and religion.
I am Tutor in Theology (Christian Ethics) and Postgraduate Programme Director at Ripon College Cuddesdon.
Educational Background
My research brings together my degrees in Microbiology (BSc); Theology (BA); Epistemology, Ethics, Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science (MSc); and Doctor of Philosophy in Theology (Science and Religion), University of Oxford.
Research Interests
Philosophy of Cognitive Science and Religion; Philosophy of memory and the imagination in the ancient world, Middle Ages, and contemporary context.
Research Centres and Projects
Member, Ancient World Research Cluster, Wolfson College; Publicity Officer, European Society for the Study of Science and Theology
Current Projects
Phil-Sci-Theo - an accessible discussion series exploring themes in the intersection of philosophy of science and religion
Courses Taught
Christian Ethics; Science and Religion; Philosophy of Religion
