Professor Dr. Alexander Douglas

Biography

Alexander Douglas is a lecturer in Music Education at King's College London. His professional background in higher education stretches back to the late nineties, during which he has served as a guest lecturer and workshop tutor at various music colleges and universities in the UK and abroad. His academic interests revolve around sacred music traditions, particularly those related to the Black Atlantic. He has held visiting teaching and supervision positions at prominent universities such as York, Cambridge, Royal Holloway, Oxford, and the London School of Theology. Currently, he also works at Trinity Laban and maintains active research involvement at King's College London’s Centre for Arts and Sacred King's. His research encompasses various domains including music theology, aesthetics, critical medical humanities and the participation of cultural theory in music education. Alexander's work not only contributes to academic discourse but also has practical implications, as he actively engages in community projects focusing on health and medicine. With a recognized reputation in gospel music, he strives to bridge the gap between classical and contemporary musical traditions. His interests also extend to philosophy, anthropology, and pedagogical practices in tertiary music education, making him a versatile figure in music academia.

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