Dr. Siobhan Jolley

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Biography

Siobhan Jolley is a Lecturer in Christian Studies at the University of Manchester, specializing in the reception of Biblical art within popular culture. Her academic journey includes positions such as Howard Roberta Ahmanson Research Fellow at the National Gallery and Visiting Lecturer in Christianity and the Arts at King's College London. She has a strong research focus on the portrayal of Mary Magdalene and feminist approaches to the work of female artists in the New Testament. Her teachings span various courses within religions and theology, emphasizing the intersection of religion, ethics, and contemporary debates. Jolley holds a PhD from the University of Manchester, awarded for her thesis on 'Reimagining Magdalene: Liberative Reception Criticism in the Counter-Reformation.' She is also actively involved in supervising PhD students at Nazarene Theological College and continues to contribute to major museums as a curator and consultant.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2021-09-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, GB

Teaches courses in Christian Studies, focusing on Bible art and popular culture.

PhD Supervisor

2023-02-01 — Present

Nazarene Theological College • Manchester, GB

Supervises doctoral candidates.

Visiting Lecturer

2022-10-01 — Present

King's College London • London, GB

Lectures on Theology and Religious Studies.

Howard Roberta Ahmanson Research Fellow

2022-09-19 — 2025-08-31

National Gallery, London • London, GB

Conducts research in Art and Religion.

Lecturer

2021-07-01 — 2022-09-30

Liverpool Hope University College • Liverpool, GB

Lectured in a Christian context.

Courses

Religion, Ethics and Environment Introduction to the Study of Religions and Theology Bible in Ancient and Modern Worlds Human(e): Theological Studies in Philosophy and Ethics Bible in Ancient Contexts and Current Debates Standing on the Shoulders of Giants: Foundations for Study in the Arts Rhetoric and Society: Persuasion, Argumentation and Debate

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.