Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The Centre for Autism and Theology (formerly the Centre for the Study of Autism and Christian Community) aims to be an international hub for autism and theology research, with an interdisciplinary component and in connection with the third sector and more widely, any interested individuals or parties.
To this end, the Centre hosts interdisciplinary research into autism in Christian faith communities. The Centre aims to encourage research of the highest standards and to engage in dialogue with various faith communities. The Centre aspires to actively work together with autistic people and faith communities.
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Profiles
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Brian Brock
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Divinity - Personal Chair
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Centre for Autism and Theology
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Centre for the History and Philosophy of Science, Technology and Medicine (CHPSTM)
- School of Language, Literature, Music & Visual Culture, Centre for Citizenship, Civil Society & Rule of Law (CISRUL)
Person: Academic
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John Swinton
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Centre for Autism and Theology
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Divinity - Chair in Divinity and Religious Studies
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Centre for Spirituality, Health and Disability
Person: Academic
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Armand Leon Van Ommen
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Divinity - Senior Lecturer
- School of Divinity, History & Philosophy, Centre for Autism and Theology
Person: Academic
Research output
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Joy and Suffering in Liturgy
Van Ommen, A. L. (Corresponding Author), 7 May 2025, The Wiley Blackwell Companion to Liturgical Theology. Williams, K. J. & Taylor, P. C. (eds.). Wiley-Blackwell , p. 351-363 12 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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In the Beginning Were Autistic People and They Belonged
Van Ommen, A. L. & Waldock, K. E., 1 Apr 2025, Pathways to Belonging. Benac, D. D., Weber-Johnson, E. & Bell, G. (eds.). Eugene, Oregon: Cascade Books, p. 61-67 7 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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What does empathy and understanding look like across communication divides? Nonspeaking autism as a challenge to practical theology.
Cundill, H. (Corresponding Author) & Van Ommen, A. L., Feb 2025, In: Ecclesial Practices. 11, 2, p. 164-182 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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