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Dr Mark G. Murphy

Theologian and Philosopher

15+ years of professional experience as a teacher, lecturer, and module convener
Recognised excellence as an instructor of theology, ethics, and spirituality
Author of 15+ book chapters or articles with well-known academic journals and publishers
Recently published book monograph on Lacan and John of the Cross with Palgrave Macmillan (2023)
PhD, MA, BA, PGCE, and Post-doctoral degree in Theology and Philosophical Theology
Experienced academic editor with the University of Nottingham’s Taiwan Insight Journal and other academic publishers
Expert at utilising the latest technology and software to deliver a seamless lecturing experience to students

Education

PhD in Philosophical Theology (No Corrections), St Mary’s University Twickenham, 2019
MA in Pastoral Theology (Distinction), St Mary’s University Twickenham, 2009
PGCE in Further Education, Greenwich University, 2012
BA, Single Honours in Theology, Philosophy and Religious studies 2.1, St Mary’s University Twickenham, 2007

Areas of Specialisation

Theology: Systematic & Pastoral
Spirituality
Philosophical Theology
Analytic Philosophical tradition
Ethics: Normative and metaethics

Specialisation in Research:

Psychoanalysis: clinic and theory
Mystical Theology
Continental Philosophy

Experience

● Module Convener St Mary’s University, Theology, Philosophy and Ethics and Mystical Theology and Spiritual Direction, September 2021-Present

● Editor for publishers: 2021-Present:
“A New Beginning or More of the Same? (2021): The European Union and East Asia After Brexit”
“Psychoanalysis and the Politics of the Family (Palgrave, 2023): The Crisis of Initiation” (The Palgrave Lacan Series)
“Beyond the Analogical Imagination (Cambridge University Press, September 2023): The Theological Anthropology of David Tracy”
●     Visiting lecturer and Independent Researcher, 2021-Present
●     Proofreader and Copy Editor at Taiwan Insight, 2020-Present
●     Head and founder of philosophical organisation SISOPP (Saigon International School of Practical Philosophy) in Ho Chi Minh City, 2016
●     Tutor of English, 2016
●     Religious Education and Core Curriculum Teacher at Saint Francis Xavier College Clapham, 2009- 2016
●     Visiting lecturer at St Mary’s University College lecturing on Contemporary Themes in Philosophy and Theology, 2013-2015
●     Programme leader for youth retreat centre (SPEC) at All Saints Pastoral Centre, 2008-2009.
●     English language tutor to a family in Lublin, Poland, 2008
●     Volunteer Pastoral Care assistant to the YMCA, 2007-2004.
●     Martial arts coach to Liverpool University Student Union Wushu Association, 2001-2004

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