Doing Theology Through Conversation
Helen Cameron
22-25 February 2027 | Nazarene Theological College, Manchester and online
Over four lectures, Helen will explore how theology happens through conversation. She look at four kinds of conversation that have shaped her academic work and her life in the church, and she invites you to join in.
What to expect
Helen will look at how we use conversation:
- in teaching
- in accompanying others
- in research
- in building up the church through discernment.
The Bible is full of conversations, so each lecture weaves in one iconic story from Scripture. And because it would be odd to explore conversation through a monologue, Helen will share four conversations she’s had with other practitioners.
At the end of each lecture, we’ll draw into conversation. Whether you’re in the room at NTC in Manchester or joining online, come ready to take part.
Free registration is coming soon.
If you can’t make every lecture, do still sign up and we’ll send you the recordings of the lectures.
About Dr Helen Cameron
Biography:
I have been Director of Research at Regent’s Park College since 2025 and before that a Research Fellow from 2020. My academic career has included work in the sociology of religion, nonprofit studies and now practical theology. I was the first Director of the Oxford Centre for Ecclesiology and Practical Theology at Ripon College Cuddesdon and have served as Director of Doctoral Programmes for Wesley House, Cambridge.
My practitioner career has spanned the civil service and the non-profit sector including being Head of Public Affairs for The Salvation Army for eight years. As a young civil servant I was seconded to the Careers Service in Oxford and set up its first internship programme.
Research Interests:
I am a practical theologian with particular interests in congregational studies and participatory approaches to research in theology and religion.
I am one of the co-originators of Theological Action Research, a methodology which is now used internationally. In 2025 I completed as PI a three-year participatory study on women’s experience of ministry.
I am a past chair of the subject association for practical theology and currently co-lead its Bible and Practical Theology Special Interest Group. I co-lead the Theology and Action Research Network.
