Description
In this Regent College Spring School 2012 Evening Public Lecture, Iwan Russell-Jones asks the question, "How does sport fulfill a liturgical role in our society?" as he examines the religious aspects of modern sporting events.
Dr. Iwan Russell-Jones is Associate Professor of Interdisciplinary Studies and Head of Christianity and the Arts Program at Regent College. Dr. Russell-Jones holds a BA (Hons.) in Theology from the London School of Theology, a Master of Theology from the University of Aberdeen, and a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Oxford. For four years, he taught at Columbia Theological Seminary in Atlanta, where he set up a new department to explore the interaction between faith, media, and contemporary culture. He has over 25 years of experience as a producer and director for the BBC, in both television and radio, and is a founding co-editor of the Ship of Fools website.
