Revd Dr Julie Lunn
Course Lead, Community Development and Social Change
I came to NTC as a lecturer in 2013. I am from the UK and I was ordained as a Methodist Minister in 1991.
I hold a BEd in Religious Studies and Education and an MA in both Theological and Religious Studies and Theology and Ministry. I completed my PhD with Durham University using Charles Wesley’s poetic texts in particular to examine Charles’ use of ‘resignation’ in his understanding of the sanctification of the Christian believer. I have over 20 years’ experience of pastoral ministry, including chaplaincy in University and hospital settings. I was previously a tutor and lecturer at the Wesley Study Centre in Durham.
I teach a range of classes in Practical Theology at MA and BA levels, including Christian Spirituality, Social and Pastoral Implications of Christian Holiness, Pastoral Care: Theology and Practice, and Professional and Reflective Practice. I supervise students in Practical Theology from Undergraduate to PhD level.
My doctoral thesis in Charles Wesley studies was published as The Theology of Sanctification and Resignation in Charles Wesley’s Hymns (Oxford: Routledge; 2019).
Revd Dr Julie Ann Lunn has a solid academic background with qualifications from various institutions, emphasizing her expertise in Practical Theology and related fields. Here is a summary of her educational qualifications, organized by year:
- 2016: PhD from Durham University. Thesis title: “Simply resign’d and lost in God: Resignation and Sanctification in the Hymns of Charles Wesley.”
- 2008: MA in Theology and Ministry from Durham University.
- 1992: MA in Theological and Religious Studies from Cambridge University.
- 1988: BA in Theological and Religious Studies from Cambridge University (2:2).
- 1982: BEd (Hons) in Religious Studies and Education from the CNAA (2:1).
Revd Dr. Julie Ann Lunn has extensive teaching experience at Nazarene Theological College, focusing on Practical and Social Theology. Here is a detailed list of her teaching areas, categorized by educational level:
Undergraduate Courses
- Christian Holiness in Theological Perspective: Explores the concept of holiness within the context of Christian theology.
- Pastoral Care and Theology: Examines the theological foundations of pastoral care and its practical applications.
- Practice-based Learning: Integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience in ministry settings.
- Preaching: Focuses on the art and practice of preaching within the church.
- Professional and Reflective Practice: Encourages students to reflect on their professional practice in ministry.
- Spiritual Formation: Addresses the processes and practices that contribute to spiritual growth.
- Theology and Visual Art: Investigates the relationship between theology and visual arts in worship and expression.
Postgraduate Courses
- Christian Spirituality: Explores various dimensions of Christian spirituality and its implications for contemporary faith.
- Contemporary Spirituality: Examines modern expressions of spirituality and their relevance to today’s church.
- Models of Theological Reflection: Introduces different models for reflecting theologically on practice and experience.
- Social and Pastoral Implications of Christian Holiness: Discusses the social and pastoral dimensions of holiness in contemporary contexts.
Revd Dr. Julie Ann Lunn has made significant contributions to academic literature, particularly in the fields of Practical Theology and Wesleyan studies. Below is a categorized list of her publications, organized by type and year:
Books
- 2019: The Theology of Sanctification and Resignation in Charles Wesley’s Hymns. London and New York: Routledge.
Journal Articles
- 2009: “Paying Attention: The Task of Attending in Spiritual Direction and Practical Theology.” Practical Theology, Vol. 2, No. 2.
- 2010: “The Concept of Sanctification in John and Charles Wesley.” Proceedings of The Charles Wesley Society, Vol. 14.
- 2015: “What is Truth: Charles Wesley’s Poetic Texts as Bearers of Theological and Spiritual Truth.” Proceedings of The Charles Wesley Society, Vol. 19.
- 2020: “The Cross and Work of Christ: Charles Wesley’s Mystical Approach.” Wesleyan Theological Society Conference.
Book Reviews
- 2014: Review of The Letters of Charles Wesley: A Critical Edition, with Introduction and Notes.
- 2019: Review of The Journal Letters and Related Biographical Items of the Reverend Charles Wesley, M.A..
- 2020: Review of Singing the Faith: Soundings of Lyrical Theology in the Methodist Tradition.
Conference Papers
- 2013: “Becoming Truly Human: Charles Wesley’s Understanding of Sanctification as Human Maturity and Its Implications for 21st Century Ministry.” Oxford Institute for Methodist Theological Studies.
- 2018: “Women Articulating Faith.” The Faith Lives of Women and Girls Symposium at Queen’s College, Birmingham.
- 2019: The Faith Lives of Women and Girls’ symposium at Queen’s College, Birmingham, ‘Women Articulating Faith.’
- 2019 Wesley House, Cambridge, Easter School Presentation, ‘The Cross and Work of Christ: Charles Wesley’s mystical approach.’