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Russell Jefford

Russell Jefford

Russell earns a living in IT and runs the OrdinaryTheology.com website. Over time he's developed interests in the two subjects which underpin this website – the history and theology of the Early Church, and the Psychology of Religion. As his interest in these subjects gained momentum he acquired an MA in Patristics from King’s College London followed by another MA in the Psychology of Religion from Heythrop College London. Importantly, his studies have not been merely academic pursuits but also (trans)formative, and it’s this experience that generates the energy that powers his teaching efforts and the website. Especially with regard to the writings of the Early (Eastern) Church Fathers he finds much that’s inspirational and of relevance to the contemporary Western Church and is mystified as to why these figures and their thought are not more widely known.
Upcoming Events
February 2025
Pusey House, Oxford
A Very Short introduction to Origen will be held over two Monday evening sessions (3rd and 10th February 2025) from 6:30pm to 7:45pm.  The first session will provide an overview of the context and contribution…
Monday 3rd & 10th February 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Pusey House, Oxford
A Very Short introduction to St Athanasius will be held over two Monday evening sessions (17th February @ 6:30pm to 7:45pm and 24th February @ 7pm to 8:15pm)  The first session will provide an overview…
Monday 17th Feb 2025 @ 6:30pm & 24th February 2025 @ 7pm
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March 2025
Pusey House, Oxford
A Very Short introduction to St Cyril of Alexandria will be held over two Monday evening sessions (3rd and 10th March 2025) from 6:30pm to 7:45pm.  The first session will provide an overview of the…
Monday 3rd & 10th March 2025 @ 6:30pm
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Friends' Meeting House - High Wycombe
According to Durham Professor Jeff Astley, theology is not just an activity carried out by professionals or academics, but something in which all of us engage.  Astley coined the term “Ordinary Theology” to describe... “the…
Sun, March 23, 2025,  12:30 PM - 04:00 PM
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