My higher education began with a BSc (hons) in Politics and Sociology from Salford University, which led to the development of a lifelong interest in social and political science. After working in the media for a number of years I began to return to academia, taking post graduate modules in areas of specialist interest, and presenting research at academic conferences.

In 2022 I completed a PhD with the University of Hull, in which I examined the development of spiritual capital in post secular society through a lens of process theology. ‘Experience(s) of Spiritual Capital: Towards a process perspective on embodiment and enculturation‘ uses original research to examine developments of Bourdieu’s capitals theory through a lens of Whiteheadian process theology. The project combines reflection on theory with a sharp practical focus, putting an emphasis on ways in which the Christian church can use the insights of process theology to help develop its practise.

I have adult teaching qualifications and taught Criminology to L4 – L6 students, including writing and delivering a specialist L6 module on ‘Morality and Evil’ which combined many of my particular interests. I have also taught a range of practical and theoretical modules relating to social science, including both qualitative and quantitative data analysis.

I have published on the phenomenon of new monasticism, and nature connection in the Christian tradition and have delivered numerous conference papers on various matters relating to my areas of specialism.

I have also carried out commissioned research for charities as a freelance researcher.

In 2021 I began studies at Westminster College, Cambridge, as part of the process of being an ordinand with the United Reformed Church.