Paula Gooder

Paula Gooder is a British theologian and Anglican lay reader, who specialises in the New Testament. Since 2013, she has been the Theologian in Residence for the Bible Society.[1]

Early life and education

From 1988 to 1992, Gooder studied theology at Worcester College, Oxford, graduating with a first class Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.[2] She then undertook postgraduate research at The Queen's College, Oxford, completing her Doctor of Philosophy (DPhil) degree in 1998.[2] Her doctoral thesis was titled "Only the third heaven?: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 and heavenly ascent".[3]

Career

From 1995 to 2001, Gooder was a Tutor in Biblical Studies at Ripon College Cuddesdon, an Anglican theological college near Oxford.[2][4] She then split her time between teaching at The Queen's Foundation, an ecumenical theological college in Birmingham, and attending conferences or giving lectures independently.[4] She left The Queen's Foundation in 2007 to become a full-time freelance writer and lecturer.[2] In September 2013, became Theologian in Residence for the Bible Society;[1], a full-time role in 2016.[2] She is now the Director of Mission, Learning and Development in the Diocese of Birmingham.

Published work

  • The Bible: A Beginner's Guide
  • Journey to the Empty Tomb (Biblical Explorations)
  • The Joy of the Gospel: A six-week study on sharing faith
  • This Risen Existence: The Spirit of Easter
  • Heaven
  • A Way Through the Wilderness. God's Help in a Time of Crisis
  • Everyday God: The Spirit of the Ordinary
  • Love Life Live Lent: Be the Change
  • the Meaning is in the Waiting

References

  1. 1 2 Franklin, Richard (10 June 2013). "Dr Paula Gooder appointed Bible Society's Theologian in Residence". Bible Society. British and Foreign Bible Society. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 "About". Paula Gooder. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  3. ↑ Paula R., Gooder (1998). "Only the third heaven?: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 and heavenly ascent". E-Thesis Online Service. The British Library Board. Retrieved 17 March 2017.
  4. 1 2 "Paula Gooder interview: A biblical relationship". Reform Magazine. March 2013. Retrieved 19 March 2017.



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