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Professor Dr. Eleanor Mclaughlin

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Biography

Eleanor McLaughlin is a Lecturer in Theology at Ripon College Cuddesdon and an Associate Member of the Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford. She holds theology degrees from the University of Oxford (BA, DPhil) and the University of Geneva (Maîtrise en Théologie). Her research focuses on the life and thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, theological anthropology, and disability theology. McLaughlin has published several works, including 'Unconscious Christianity: Bonhoeffer’s Late Theology: Encounters with the Unknown Christ' (2020) and contributions to various academic texts surrounding Bonhoeffer and Christian theology. Her recent projects involve theological visions of human flourishing in a technological world and the intersection of disability and technology within theological discourse. In addition to her academic roles, McLaughlin has contributed to BBC Radio 4, specifically in the episode 'In Time' focused on Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

Research Interests

Life Thought of Dietrich Bonhoeffer Disability Theology Theological Anthropology Disability Technology Medical Ethics Theology and Culture

Experience

Lecturer in Theology

— Present

Ripon College Cuddesdon • Cuddesdon, England

Teaching and research in theology, focusing on various aspects of Christian ethics and theology.

Lecturer in Theology

— Present

University of Winchester • Winchester, England

Provided instruction in theology with an emphasis on academic rigor and fostering critical discussions.

Co-ordinator for MTh Faculty of Theology and Religion

— Present

University of Oxford • Oxford, England

Oversaw the Master of Theology program and engaged with students and faculty to promote academic excellence.

Lecturer in Theology and Ethics

— Present

Regent's Park College • Oxford, England

Delivered lectures in theology and ethics, engaging students in theological inquiries.

Director of MA Theology, Imagination and Culture

— Present

Sarum College • Salisbury, England

Directed the MA program focusing on the interplay between religion, culture, and imagination.

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.