Welcome
Welcome to the official site of Dr. Alister E. McGrath,
Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford.
Andreas Idreos Professor of Science and Religion at the University of Oxford.
In addition to his work at Oxford, McGrath is Senior Research Fellow at Harris Manchester College, Oxford, President of the Oxford Centre for Christian Apologetics, and serves as associate priest in a group of Church of England village parishes in the Cotswolds.
After initial academic work in the natural sciences, McGrath turned to the study of theology and intellectual history, while occasionally becoming engaged in broader cultural debates about the rationality and relevance of the Christian faith. To continue reading about McGrath see a brief biography here.
After initial academic work in the natural sciences, McGrath turned to the study of theology and intellectual history, while occasionally becoming engaged in broader cultural debates about the rationality and relevance of the Christian faith. To continue reading about McGrath see a brief biography here.
This site provides information regarding McGrath's present research and writing projects, and free access to audio and video material being developed on topics which he has recently written or spoken. Visitors are welcome to use this material in any way they please - copy, share, or use it in lectures/talks - provided that they do not use it for commercial purposes.
Recent News
2019 Book Releases
Narrative Apologetics: Sharing the Relevance, Joy, and Wonder of the Christian Faith
The Bible is a narrative--the story of God's creation, humankind's fall, and God's plan of redemption. And it is filled with countless smaller stories that teach us about people, history, and the nature of God. This comes as no surprise. After all, we are hardwired to tell stories because we are created in the image of God. Despite this, we often attempt to share our faith with others not through story but through systems, arguments, and talking points--methods that appeal to the mind but neglect the imagination.
In this groundbreaking book, McGrath lays a foundation for narrative apologetics before considering the many ways in which it can be used. Exploring four major biblical narratives, enduring stories such as Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, and personal narratives from figures such as St. Augustine and Chuck Colson, McGrath shows how we can both understand and share our faith through the use of stories.
Learn more about Narrative Apologetics.
In this groundbreaking book, McGrath lays a foundation for narrative apologetics before considering the many ways in which it can be used. Exploring four major biblical narratives, enduring stories such as Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings and Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia, and personal narratives from figures such as St. Augustine and Chuck Colson, McGrath shows how we can both understand and share our faith through the use of stories.
Learn more about Narrative Apologetics.
Mere Discipleship: Growing in Wisdom and Hope
Christian discipleship is a lifelong process that should steadily change everything about us--the way we view the world, the way we think, and the way we interact with other people and with our culture. This is the focus of McGrath's new book, Mere Discipleship, released 1 January, 2019.
“The most radical question which anyone can be asked is not how much their possessions cost,
but whether they have found something of value - that is, something that makes living worthwhile.”
― Alister E. McGrath
but whether they have found something of value - that is, something that makes living worthwhile.”
― Alister E. McGrath
Header photo credit: Tze-Hung Seeto.
