OxCEPT Staff
Bookings: Julie Hutchence 01865 877404 julie.hutchence@ripon-cuddesdon.ac.uk
General Enquiries: Phil Coull 01865 874418 phil.coull@ripon-cuddesdon.ac.uk
Dr Helen Cameron, Director of Research, OxCEPT Director
Helen has publications in the fields of practical theology, sociology of religion and voluntary sector studies. She is currently co-chair of the British and Irish Association of Practical Theology. The focus of her research is the life of the local church. She is co-editor of the UK's first text book in congregational studies called Studying Local Churches: A Handbook.
Helen studied theology at Oxford before a career in the civil service. She then undertook post-graduate study in the social sciences with a Masters degree in Social Policy (Brunel) and a PhD in Voluntary Sector Studies (London School of Economics).
She lives near Oxford with her husband Martyn who is a shepherd and together they are on the committee of their local sheep dog trials association.
For publications written by Helen Cameron, click here.
helen.cameron@ripon-cuddesdon.ac.uk tel: 01865 877420
The Revd Victoria Slater, Research Officer
Victoria has had an extensive career in Heatlhcare Chaplaincy specialising latterly in End of Life care. Her particulatr interest and experience is in education and training in Spiritual Care. She has trained in Coaching and Counselling, has a Masters degree in Christian Spirituality and has undertaken consultancy relating to the provision of Spiritual Care in hospice. One of her main interests is in contemporary expressions of spirituality and in understanding how chaplaincy and spiritual care may be best provided in secular contexts.
victoria.slater@ripon-cuddesdon.ac.uk tel: 01865 877418
Phil Coull, Research Assistant
Phil originally started work as a clinical scientist in the NHS whilst carrying out a MSc in Immunology. He then spent several years carrying out research in meningococcal vaccines for the University of Oxford. After this he became a house husband and now splits his time between looking after the children teaching music and working for OxCEPT.
phil.coull@ripon-cuddesdon.ac.uk tel: 01865 877418
The Revd John Caperon, OxCEPT Research Fellow
John Caperon has had an extensive career in secondary education and is an ordained priest. John's main educational focus as a secondary head was on school leadership, ethos and worship, and on creating a climate in which pupils of all abilities can flourish. He worked extensively with the Secondary Heads Association (SHA - now ASCL - the Association of School and College Leaders), becoming chair of the Professional Committee, and representing the Association locally and nationally. Following retirement from headship in 2004, John worked as an educational consultant with ASCL, and as associate priest in the parish of Mayfield, before becoming director of the Bloxham Project in April 2006. Alongside his role as Director, John is conducting research into chaplaincy in English secondary schools.
Catherine Duce, Fieldworker, ARCS Project
Catherine is Fieldworker of the Action Research: Church and Society (ARCS) project based in London. This is a partnership project between Heythrop College, University of London and the Oxford Centre for Ecclesiology and Practical Theology at Ripon College Cuddesdon. Alongside this job Catherine is studying for an MA in Pastoral Theology at Heythrop College. Prior to this, she spent two years doing participatory action research with young people as Research Associate at Durham University on a project entitled: “Promoting the social inclusion of young people: the role of faith communities in the North East” (May 2005-2007). With a degree in Geography and an MA in Gender Research (Newcastle), Catherine has a particular interest in Latin America.
c.duce@heythrop.ac.uk tel: 01878 535421
Revd Hilary Ison, OxCEPT Associate
Hilary works part-time as a selector for the Ministry Division. Prior to that she taught at Mirfield and helped set up the Yorkshire Regional Training Partnership. She has Masters degrees in consultancy and practical theology. She has undertaken consultancy assignments related to pastoral reorganisation and diocesan teams.
The Revd David Read, OxCEPT Associate
David is a retired Methodist Superintendent who has worked in Birmingham and Carlisle before moving to London. He has a Masters degree in consultancy and has experience of using consultancy in pastoral reorganisation and in teaching co-consultancy. David offers a one-to-one consultancy sergvice for people in Ministry.
The Revd Judith Thompson, OxCEPT Associate
Judith is currently working on a project to assist those involved in the Salvation Army’s frontline work with people suffering from HIV/AIDS. The aim is to provide those involved directly or indirectly in this area of the Salvation Army’s work with tools and guidance to enable them to reflect theologically on their work so that the quality of what they do and how they do it can constantly be reviewed and renewed in the light of faith and belief.
Judith studied English at Oxford, Education in East Africa, Applied Linguistics in Essex and Counselling at Bristol University. She taught English in Tanzania and to immigrant children in London and worked on community development projects in Devon and Hammersmith before beginning 30 years of ministry in the Anglican Church which included periods of Hospital, Prison and University Chaplaincy as well as parish ministry and teaching at St Michael’s Theological College in Cardiff.
Her recent book, SCM Studyguide: Theological Reflection (with Stephen Pattison and Ross Thompson) 2008 has been well received and is currently among SCM’s best-sellers!
The Revd Dr Nicholas Wood, Visiting Fellow
Director of the Oxford Centre for Christianity and Culture, and Fellow of Regents Park College, Oxford. Nick has research interests in the areas of religious studies and practical theology. The Centre for Christianity and Culture holds termly public lecture series. There is a growing collaboration between his Centre and OxCEPT in research projects and study days.
The Revd Dr John Reader, Visiting Scholar
John is now Rector of the Ironstone Benefice(8 rural churches in North Oxfordshire) having served most of his ordained ministry in rural parishes. He is also an Honorary Senior Research Fellow with the William Temple Foundation where he is involved with the Religious Futures Network, responding to the theological questions raised by the global financial crisis. A Practical Theologian, he has published books on Local Theology, Blurred Encounters and Reconstructing Practical Theology in the light of globalisation. He is also one of the Senior Tutors for the Christian Rural Environmental Studies course based at Ripon College Cuddesdon.
The Revd Dr Philip Richter, Visiting Fellow
Philip Richter is Director of Education for STETS. His role is to train Local Tutors and Training Ministers; to be a primary means of support for Local Tutors; and to ensure that the Course is delivered to highest possible educational standards. Philip's current research interests include studying local churches, the interface between theology and the social sciences, and visual sociology. One of his publications is Gone for Good? (Epworth, 2007), an innovative analysis of church leaving and returning. Philip is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. In his spare time he enjoys learning italian and visiting Italy, and is a keen photographer.