PhD in Theology, MA in Theology, BCS

Richard began teaching at Pathways in 2014, and joined the permanent staff in 2019. He is also Affiliate Assistant Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary (USA), where he teaches courses in the area of theology and pop culture. He earned his MA in Theology from Fuller before completing a PhD in Theology through the University of Otago. His doctoral thesis on theology and film was published in 2022 as Seeing Is Believing: The Revelation of God Through Film (IVP Academic). He is passionate about the intersection of Christianity and culture, especially through the arts. Richard previously served as a youth pastor and as an elder at his church, Raleigh Street Christian Centre. He is also a devoted family man, married to Hilly and the father of two sons.

richard@pathways.ac.nz