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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
November 2024
Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford
The life of St Athanasius (c. 295 - 373 AD) the “fiery bishop of Alexandria” is intimately connected with the fourth century formation of the doctrine of the Trinity.  He played a vital role in…
Sat, November 9, 2024,  10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford
St Cyril of Alexandria (c. 378 - 444 AD) was a consummate ecclesiastical politician, theologian and biblical commentator.  He is best known as a key player in the 5th century Christological crisis in the run-up…
Sat, November 30, 2024,  10:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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December 2024
Online
A reading group for Advent 2024 meeting online to work through the classic text "On the Incarnation" by St Athanasius, examining the event & implications of the Incarnation through the eyes of this key Early…
Monday 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd December 2024 @ 7pm
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