James Lorenz

James Lorenz is a Lecturer in Philosophy of Religion at York St John University, a position he has held since September 2021.14 Prior to this, he was a PhD (DPhil) candidate at the University of Oxford from 2017 to 2021, where he completed his doctoral studies in Theology and Religion.13

Academic Background

Lorenz's academic journey at the University of Oxford includes:

• BA in Theology and Religion (2015)
• MSt (Master of Studies) in Theology and Religion (2017)
• DPhil (PhD) in Theology and Religion (2021)1

Research and Expertise

His research interests lie at the intersection of philosophy, theology, and cinematic art. Lorenz's doctoral thesis, titled "The Theological Power of Film: Embodiment, Time, and the Work of Andrei Tarkovsky," explored the interdisciplinary study of these fields.12 He has published articles on Andrei Tarkovsky's work in major academic journals focusing on theology and philosophy of religion.1

Teaching

At York St John University, Lorenz teaches various modules in the Philosophy, Religion and Ethics Programme, including:

• Philosophy and Religion
• From Descartes to Marx: Philosophers and Religion
• Film, Ethics and Theology
• Forgiveness and Reconciliation1

Professional Involvement

Lorenz is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal for the Oxford Graduate Theological Society.1 He has also presented papers at several conferences, including "Theology from Below" at the University of Stellenbosch and "Nature and Beyond: Transcendence and Immanence in Science and Religion" organized by the European Society for the Study of Science and Theology.1