Dr. Timothy Howles

Associate Professor

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Biography

Tim Howles is an Associate Director at the Laudato Si’ Research Institute and a Junior Research Fellow at Campion Hall, University of Oxford. His work is focused on generating cutting-edge research contributions to societal transformation concerning pressing ecological and social issues. Tim manages several academic research projects in bioethics, Catholic Social Teaching, endangered indigenous languages, and new approaches to theological anthropology. He teaches in the Faculty of Theology & Religion and the School of Geography & Environment, contributing to a transdisciplinary project that explores the role of environmental social sciences and humanities at the University of Oxford. His research interests lie at the intersection of politics and theology, particularly in relation to the contemporary planetary crisis. Tim has a longstanding interest in Continental European philosophy, emphasizing the contributions of scholars such as Bruno Latour, Michel Serres, and Isabelle Stengers. Additionally, he is the author of the forthcoming book, "Political Theology Bruno Latour: Globalization, Secularization Environmental Crisis" published by Edinburgh University Press.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Director

— Present

Laudato Si’ Research Institute • Campion Hall, University of Oxford

Managing academic research projects focusing on ecological and social issues.

Junior Research Fellow

— Present

Campion Hall, University of Oxford • Oxford

Conducting research at the intersection of politics and theology, and providing teaching in theology and geography.

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.