Cadbury Centre people

Although my interests are varied, I am fundamentally a biblical scholar and literary critic who works on the reception and impact of the Bible, particularly in the contexts of its influence on society, its handling by Pentecostals and Evangelicals globally and its interpretation in music and the arts. My PhD, in the field of biblical ethics, provoked my interest in the role of the Bible as a ...

Dr Mehmood is the Associate Director of the Edward Cadbury Centre for the Public Understanding of Religion, University of Birmingham, where she co-convenes and serves as Senior Tutor for the MPA in faith-based leadership.  Alongside this, she is a Young Religious Leader for the UNAOC (United Nations Alliance of Civilizations) EDIN (Empowering Dialogue & Interfaith Networks) programme. ...

My two principal areas of research are the impact of German Idealism on Christian theology together with the investigation of philosophical problems in inter-religious engagement.

As CEO of Global One 2015, my role is to ensure our commitment to international development is in line with our broader goal; to develop a world where women of all beliefs are empowered to make their own choices and transform their communities, inspired by an understanding of faith and cultural perspectives.

I believe that now more than ever the Cadbury Centre has a vital role to play in peace ...

I am a social scientist and practical theologian, engaging with individuals, families and communities associated or impacted by crime and violence.

Over the past decade I have been researching the role of gender and religion in relation to Islamic extremism, and have an interest in gender-mainstreaming countering and preventing violent extremism efforts. My current work focuses on gender, religion and resilience in global governance efforts in relation to terrorism. This is part of my larger project, Humanities for Resilience,which is ...

I am a qualitative sociologist specializing in contemporary religious-secular relations with a strong commitment to engagement beyond the academy.

I joined Birmingham in September 2015 as Professor of Religion and Politics, working primarily in the Edward Cadbury Centre for the Public Understanding of Religion, where I have particular responsibility for oversight of the Centre's research agenda.

My role is to bridge the gap between religious studies and social sciences by investigating the interactions between religion and politics across ...

I am a qualitative sociologist of religion and biologist with a special interest in conflict resolution and religion.  My research interests include science and religion, family conflict and community conflict resolution.

I am an analyst, human rights and inter-faith activist. I am very passionate about the work of the Cadbury Centre and wish to contribute to the activities of the Centre. 

I work at the intersection of business, civil society, and central and local governments. I am especially keen to hear from others interested in communities with complex challenges, globalising cities, island/landlocked economies, post genocide settings and SADCC countries. My recent projects focus on public service reform; and social protection in Rwanda, professional training for the UK Foreign ...

I am a consultant psychiatrist, leading the Mental Health Liaison team in the Hereford County Hospital. I also have a long interest in religion, spirituality and health and I am an ordained Anglican church minister.

I currently work as an Assistant Professor of Women’s Studies at Aligarh University, engaged in teaching and research supervision there, and also co-direct the Cadbury Centre’s Women and Religion in India project.

I am the National Director of Initiatives of Change, UK, part of an international network committed to building trust, finding solutions and delivering change across political, ideological and religious differences.

I am the Institute of Training and Occupational Learning (ITOL) representative for Asia, Principal Corporate Trainer, and Principal Business Coach for Asia and Australia. Prior to joining the Institute, I was the Country Chief Operating Officer for HSBC in Singapore.

I am currently CEO of TocH a faith-based social action charity. I am also an Anglican Priest  and am now committed to building the common good through faith based and civil society organisations. 

Sarah is passionate about the role that outstanding Religious Education has in shaping young people's lives and equipping them for the modern world as reflective and tolerant thinkers. She has an extensive vocabulary of teaching and learning strategies which inspire teacher trainees and pupils in school to enquire and respond to religion in a creative and reflective way whilst developing ...

I have been committed to inter-religious understanding and encounter for over thirty years, both in Britain and in countries where religion has been implicated in violent conflict. My academic teaching and writing has been informed both by involvement in the public sphere, and practical work within the Christian churches and voluntary organisations.

I am the Director of the ComRes Faith Research Centre which is a specialist centre of expertise gathering data and insights about religion and belief in the UK and Europe.

I am a photographer and anthropologist who works within academic contexts to develop the visual side of research and initiate creative dialogue between academic research and the wider public.

For over a decade, I have worked as a researcher examining religious minorities and freedom of religion and belief, acting as a consultant for NGOs, Research Institutes, Academic Institutions and Governmental bodies. I have provided legal advice and high impact research outputs to the Equality and Human Rights Commission and ODI and have extensive international and national experience bridging ...

I am a multi-disciplinary change management consultant and geo-political observer and analyst with a keen interest in the intersection and role of religion in public life, politics and International Relations.

I am interested in the promotion of religious harmony by educating young people and the wider public in different religious beliefs and cultures to deepen their understanding of  distinctive features and common ground in order to promote good relations between persons of different faiths and to challenge extremism in all its manifestations.

Paul Jackson is a political economist working predominantly on conflict and post-conflict reconstruction. A core area of interest is decentralisation and governance and it was his extensive experience in Sierra Leone immediately following the war that led him into the area of conflict analysis and security sector reform. He was Director of the GFN-SSR and is currently an advisor to the Governance ...

I am the former Senior Rabbi to Reform Judaism. I love congregations, especially working with young people. I’ve loved the blessing of having taught Jews, Christians and Palestinians both in London and Jerusalem.

I have been an academic at the University of Birmingham since 2002.  My teaching and research focuses on Sikh theology, inter-faith dialogue, gender inequality, Sikh identity in the diasporic community, racialization and mistaken identity and other contested issues that confront the Sikh community nationally and globally.  My work in the Edward Cadbury Centre for the Public ...

I am a sociologist specialising in the study of Islam and Muslims in the UK and religious and non-religious publics’ perceptions of science. My research has focused on themes including Islam and liberalism; Islamophobia in contemporary Britain; Muslims’ perceptions of science; and religious diversity and inclusion in STEMM institutions and disciplines

Dr Kandiah is a social entrepreneur with a vision to help solve some of society’s seemingly intractable problems through building partnerships across civil society, faith communities, government and philanthropy.

I am an interdisciplinary scholar: trained in ethics and constructive theology with a background in the humanities, particularly literature and music.

I am a researcher of faith and spirituality in contemporary society. I am also a certified coach, working with clients in areas relating to professional identity. The uniqueness of who I am and what I bring comes from having spent equal time in the academic and professional services sectors.

I was a GP in Bristol and held numerous leadership positions within the NHS. I was Director and then Chair of Avon Local Medical Committee and a Non-Executive Director of GP Care.

In 2014-15 I undertook an MSc in global ethics at Birmingham University, writing my dissertation on the ethical issues that assisted dying raises for GPs.

In December 2015 I took up the role of CEO of Caritas Social ...

I joined the Cadbury Centre as a Research Fellow in September 2017.  Having completed my PhD in 2014 on the topic of contemporary Pentecostal/Charismatic conversion theology, my thesis is published as Shalom, the Spirit and Pentecostal Conversion.  As well as Pentecostal theology and religious conversion, my interests broadly lie in the relationship between faith and practice, ...

My work primarily focuses on a wide array of ideas about the body and power in early Christianity. This included disability, martyrdom, death, suffering, the afterlife, and the work of enslaved workers in the production of the New Testament. I have additional interests in religion and public life, the Bible and education, and cultural heritage. In addition to my academic work, I am a ...

My interest in all aspects of community life stems from growing up in an urban area. I am concerned with what enables people to thrive emotionally, physically and spiritually.

I am a researcher based in Sydney, Australia, working on Christianity, the arts and social change, with interests too in megachurch studies.

I am a British Jewish civil servant and diplomat, currently based in New Delhi. I have a keen interest in the role of religion in public life, and the intersection of religion, policy-making and diplomacy.

I am a social inclusion strategist, with over twenty years experience across the public, private and third sector. My area of interest is working with partners to develop innovative approaches and solutions - with a particular focus on social mobility, gender equality, faith, and diversity.

I am a sociolinguist, researching at the intersection of language and multifaith encounters. I want to understand how people talk about what they believe with those who believe differently.

Raaj is an interfaith enthusiast who has experience in working with other faith groups in projects and initiatives to make the world a better place. He also has a keen interest in art being an expression of community togetherness and love.

I am the Chair of City Sikhs, a leading national Sikh body with over 6,000 members which provides a voice for progressive Sikhs in the UK. I am also the founder and Chair of the British Sikh Report, producing robust data about British Sikhs on an annual basis.

I am an educator, writer, activist, and scholar who believes deeply that love, equity, and justice are intertwined. I enjoy connecting with diverse audiences on a variety of topics, including civil rights, diversity, inclusion, religion, racism, and hate violence.

I am interested in how people of different faiths relate to one another, and how this is worked out in everyday life.

My research and publications sit within the fields of theological ethics and public religion, with particular interest in the contributions both make to addressing social inequalities.

I understand Christian ministry to be inseparable from communication. As a priest and as a writer I try to make the past speak to the present.

My research interests include sociology of religion, social and political theory, and citizenship and human rights.

I am a consultant based in Washington, D.C.  who helps Christian leaders and organizations navigate a rapidly changing religious, political and cultural landscape.

I join research specialisms in religion, ethics and conflict in contemporary international affairs with historical interests in Jewish history, Middle Eastern affairs, and interfaith relations.