Dr. Tom Sherwood

Biography

Tom Sherwood is an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University, with a rich background in ministry and academia. Ordained in the United Church of Canada in 1976, he has held various positions including parish ministry, hospital chaplaincy, and campus ministry, particularly at Carleton University from 1999 until 2009. Since 1982, he has taught courses in Anthropology, Sociology, and Religion at both Carleton and Saint Paul University at the M.A. level. Sherwood was appointed as the McGeachy Senior Scholar by the United Church of Canada in 2009, leading a national study on religiosity and spirituality among Canadians born in the 1980s, resulting in the publication of his book 'Listening Echo.' His research has been disseminated through various academic articles and book chapters, and he has presented documentary theatre projects exploring themes of divinity. He has also engaged in community activities, including fundraising performances for refugee sponsorship and children's camps. In addition to his academic contributions, Sherwood has held a career as a writer, contributing to the Ottawa Citizen and freelance publications since the 1980s. His academic publications focus on religious diversity and ecumenism.

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