Dr. Edward Howells

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Edward Howells is a senior lecturer in Christian Spirituality with extensive experience in the field. He has taught at Heythrop College, University of London from 2001 to 2018, and at the University of Roehampton in 2018-2019. Currently, he serves as an associate tutor in Christian Spirituality at Ripon College Cuddesdon. His research primarily focuses on the history of Christianity, Patristics, and Historical Systematic Theology, with a particular interest in mystical theology from the late medieval period. Howells holds a PhD in theological anthropology and has co-edited the Oxford Handbook of Mystical Theology published in 2020. He has published numerous works on mystical theology, including contributions on figures such as Augustine and Meister Eckhart, exploring themes like personal transformation and the experience of faith from a historical perspective.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.