Dr. Wren Radford

Biography

Wren Radford is a Lecturer in Liberal Arts at the University of Manchester, where she has been involved since September 2020. Her teaching and research delve into interdisciplinary theology, arts, culture, and social change. Radford's research examines the interplay between theology and contemporary socio-economic inequalities, with a specific focus on feminist, disability, queer, and postcolonial approaches that critique the dynamics of power and politics in shaping theological knowledge. She is particularly interested in collaborative research with marginalized communities and activist groups, aiming to explore their lived experiences and practices aimed at transforming inequality. Her methodological approach emphasizes creative, collaborative, and qualitative methods, reflecting her broader interests in how theology intersects with the arts, literature, and culture. Prior to her position at Manchester, she contributed courses on theology and creative writing, human rights, and fantasy literature at the University of Glasgow, where she completed her doctoral research analyzing how marginalized groups can articulate their lived experiences to foster social change. Radford completed her Doctor of Philosophy in Theology and Religious Studies at the University of Glasgow, with her doctoral study conducted from 2015 to 2019. She also holds Master's degrees in Theological Ethics and Divinity from the University of Edinburgh, awarded in 2011 and 2009, respectively.

Research Interests

Experience