Research Interests
Open to PhD applications in the field of
- Protestantism in Ireland since 1600
- Comparative history of evangelical Protestantism
- Pre-Troubles religious history of Northern Ireland
Public outreach & key achievements
- Chair of the Religious Studies Research Forum
- Historical consultant for three-part BBC landmark history of Irish Presbyterianism, An Independent People (Spring 2013)
- Contributor to historical documentaries on radio and television
- Delivered talks to local history groups, museums, and sixth-form conferences
Research students
| PhD Title | The public life of Robert Jocelyn (1788-1870), 3rd Earl of Roden : landlord, Conservative, evangelical, and Orangeman |
| Name | James FRAZER |
| Years of Study | 2020 - 2023 |
| Country | UK/Ireland |
| PhD Title | The Victoria Institute 1865-1932: a case study in the relationship between science and religion |
| Name | Stuart MATHIESON |
| Years of Study | 2015 - 2018 |
| Country | UK/Ireland |
| PhD Title | Scottish Presbyterian Dissent after the Disruption, 1843-63 |
| Name | Ryan MALLON |
| Years of Study | 2015 - 2018 |
| Country | UK/Ireland |