I joined CCCU in September 2006 as member of the Theology and Religious Studies team. Prior to this role, I taught as Lecturer in Jewish Studies at Trinity College Dublin (Ireland) and pursued postdoctoral research as Research Fellow at the Franz Rosenzweig Minerva Research Centre at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem (Israel). I also worked as librarian, cataloguer, archivist, museum researcher and kibbutz volunteer in Austria and Israel.
My interest in Jewish history started at secondary school. I enjoy introducing students to different aspects of the rich and diverse Jewish history and culture. I teach widely across our undergraduate and graduate provisions, with a particular focus on Judaism, religious studies and sacred texts.
My main research interest lies in early modern Judaism, particularly Jewish-Christian relations and early modern perceptions of Jews. I am also keenly interested in the diversity of contemporary Jewish identity. I publish regular in these areas, present my research at conferences, review the work of others and supervise postgraduate work.
I am currently the Course Director for the MA Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care. Please get in touch if you consider a taught postgraduate degree in this area and want to learn more about what to expect.