Professor of Practical Theology Peter Ward
| Biography | I am currently Professor of Practical Theology and Programme Director for the DThM. I have had a particular focus on the use of qualitative methods in theological research. With my colleague Christian Scharen I have led The Ecclesiology and Ethnography network since 2007. Since my book Liquid Church (2002) I have been interested in the religious and theological significance of popular culture. I have published two books on Celebrity Culture and my most recent work has been on Bluegrass Music and Religion. I am very much interested in Practical Theology that seeks to make a difference to the Church and to wider society |
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| Research Interests | Theology and Qualitative Research. Practical Theology, Bluegrass Music and Theology. Popular Culture and Religion. Contemporary Evangelicalism/ Worship, and Youth Ministry. |
| Teaching and Learning | I currently teach Method in Practical Theology and Foundations for the Research Project modules on the DThM |
| PhD Supervision Availability | Yes |
| PhD Topics | I am currently accepting DThM students and Phd students that work using qualitative methods in the areas of popular culture, contemporary worship, new forms of Church, and youth ministry |