LCCS

The 2008 Selwyn Lecture, on Wednesday 15 October 2008 is to be given by Dr Paula Gooder in Lichfield Cathedral. Dr Paula Gooder is a freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical Studies. She enjoys exploring most areas of the Bible but her research areas are the writings of Paul the Apostle (with a particular focus on 2 Corinthians), New Testament Interpretation and the development of Ministry in the New Testament Period.

She is available to speak to any group either in a lecture or more devotional setting (such as Bible study, quiet day or retreat). She is Canon Theologian of Birmingham Cathedral, Visiting lecturer at King's College, London, an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Birmingham and Senior Research Scholar at the Queen's Foundation, Birmingham. She is a Reader in the Church of England and a member of General Synod. Her publications include:

• Only the Third Heaven? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 and Heavenly Ascent (Continuum, 2006);
• Hosea-Micah The People's Bible Commentary (Oxford :BRF, 2005)
• Exploring New Testament Greek: A Way In (with Peter Kevern, London: SCM 2004)
• The Pentateuch: A Story of Beginnings (Continuum Biblical Studies series, December 2000; reissued February 2005).

The annual Selwyn Lectures were established in honour of one of Lichfield's greatest bishops, George Augustus Selwyn (1809-1878, bishop 1868-1878). Bishop Selwyn was the first bishop of New Zealand and the 91st bishop of Lichfield. His ministry was characterised by an extraordinary energy and zeal, and a desire to further the education of the clergy of the Diocese.

An Occasional Lecture Day is also scheduled for Wednesday 6 May 2009. Speaker and subject to be announced.