Overview
Introduction
I came to 麻豆传媒高清版 in 2009 to study for a BA in Welsh and Religious Studies. Having graduated in 2012, I completed an MA in Welsh and Creative Writing, before undertaking a PhD project funded by the AHRC under the joint-supervision of the School of Philosophy and Religion and the School of Welsh, 麻豆传媒高清版. Following that, I was appointed Lecturer of Philosophy and Religion.
Academic Research
My doctoral research examined the religious responses among the Welsh in the United States to the issue of nineteenth century slavery. The thesis was later published as a monograph in 2022 by the University of Wales Press: 鈥楳ae鈥檙 Beibl o鈥檔 tu鈥�: ymatebion crefyddol y Cymry yn America i gaethwasiaeth (1838-1868).
As my PhD project suggests, my academic interests are diverse and interdisciplinary, and include: biblical studies; the reception history of the Bible and its role in contemporary issues; religion, literature and society; the history of slavery and ethics; Judaism and Christianity, and their interfaith dialogue; Sikhism and Confucianism; Ecology and Religion; Ancient Philosophy; The Problem of Evil; Welsh Nonconformity and the Welsh in America; nineteenth century print culture; and the role played by religion in maintaining ethnic and national identities in diasporic communities.
I am continuing to explore slavery and religion, and I am currently researching certain aspects of modern Zionism.
As I have a keen interest in various fields, I teach diverse modules including the history of ethics, Judaism and Christianity, and the role of religion in contemporary ecological issues.
National Centre for Religious Education in Wales
In October 2022, I was appointed the co-director of the National Centre for Religious Education in Wales with Dr Joshua Andrews. The aim of the Centre is to ensure that Religious Education, Ethics, Philosophy and Values as significant subjects are cared for and supported sufficiently in primary and secondary schools in Wales. We will be working with teachers, NATRE groups, RE Hubs UK, and faith groups to develop the education that currently exists and emphasise the relevance of this extremely important subject in our multifaith and multicultural society.
Creative work
I also write creatively and in October听2018 I published a novel concerning the experiences of the Jews during the Holocaust, Eira Llwyd ['Grey Snow'] (Gwasg y Bwthyn). Eira Llwyd was named Book of the Month for November 2018 by the Welsh Book Council. In 2023, my latest novel, which explores how witches are depicted in our society today, Y Cylch (Gwasg y Bwthyn), will be published.
In the 2019 National Eisteddfod held at Llanrwst, I was extremely fortunate to be awarded the Drama Medal for my play,听Adar Papur听['paper birds'], which was produced by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru ['The National Theatre of Wales'] in 2020; and in the 2021 AmGen National Eisteddfod, I was fortunate to win the Drama Medal for my play,听Cadi Ffan a Jan ['Cadi Ffan and Jan'], which explored gender stereotypes in contemporary Wales.
In the spring of 2022, a play that I scripted toured Wales:听Ynys Alys听['Alys's Island'] (The Fr芒n Wen Company).
In July 2023, Curiadau was published by Barddas, which is the first LGBTQ+ anthology of Welsh literature, comprising of poignant and powerful pieces by 42 different writers.
Additional Contact Information
Teaching and Supervision
- Ethics: Religious Perspectives
- Introduction to Christianity
- Introduction to Ancient Philosophy
- Anti-Semitism
- Nature and Western Religion.
- Religion, Nationality and Sexuality
- The Holocaust: Philosophical and Religious Responses
- Religion in Wales: From Paganism to Jediism
- Judaism in the Modern World
- The Problem of Evil
- The Transatlantic Slave Trade
- 20th Century Philosophy of Religion
- Tales of Might and Morality
- Independent 麻豆传媒高清版
- Dissertation
Supervise MA/MRes
- I am currently supervising MRes projects in the fields of religious studies and philosophy.
Supervise PhD
- Supervising projects including ones on Heraclitus, and fantasty literature.
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I am willing to supervise PhD projects in the fields of religious studies, literature and religion, and the history of slavery
Research Interests
- The Bible and slavery.
- Slavery and religion.
- Welsh Nonconformity and the religious print culture of the nineteenth century.
- Judaism and Christianity, and their interfaith dialogue.
- Zionism, Judaism, and Christianity.
- Literature and Religion.
- Paganism.
Postgraduate Project Opportunities
I am willing to supervise a PhD
Publications
2023
- Published
Evans-Jones, G., 4 Aug 2023, 1af ed. Llandysul: Cyhoeddiadau Barddas. 136 p.
Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Book 鈥� peer-review
2022
- Published
Evans Jones, G. & Jones, A. L. (Editor), Sept 2022, Caerdydd: Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru. 368 p. (Cyfres y Meddwl a'r Dychymyg Cymreig)
Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Book 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans Jones, G., 15 Jul 2022, 1 ed. Caerdydd: University of Wales Press. 354 p. (Cyfres y Meddwl a'r Dychymyg Cymreig)
Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Book 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans-Jones, G. & Fowler, O. (Illustrator), 5 Aug 2022, Y Lolfa. 112 p.
Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Book 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans-Jones, G., 1 Dec 2022, In: Ll锚n Cymru. 45, 1, p. 162-196 35 p., 5.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
2019
- Published
Evans Jones, G., 15 Nov 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans Jones, G., 1 Mar 2019, In: Gwerrdon. 28, p. 21-42 21 p., 2.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans Jones, G., 22 Jul 2019.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper 鈥� peer-review
2018
- Published
Evans-Jones, G., 1 Oct 2018, Cyntaf ed. Caernarfon: Gwasg y Bwthyn. 104 p.
Research output: Book/Report 鈥� Book 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans Jones, G., 6 May 2018
Research output: Other contribution 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans Jones, G., 29 Jan 2018.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper
2017
- Published
Evans Jones, G., 26 Feb 2017
Research output: Other contribution - Published
Evans Jones, G., 12 Jul 2017.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans Jones, G., 1 Mar 2017, In: Gwerddon. 23, p. 58-84 3.
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
2016
- Published
Evans Jones, G., 1 Oct 2016, Proceedings of the Harvard Celtic Colloquium, Volume XXXV: 2015. 1af ed. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, Vol. 35. p. 109-128
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans Jones, G., 10 Sept 2016.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans Jones, G., 10 Jun 2016.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper 鈥� peer-review
2015
- Published
Evans Jones, G., 11 Oct 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper 鈥� peer-review - Published
Evans Jones, G., 25 Jun 2015.
Research output: Contribution to conference 鈥� Paper 鈥� peer-review
2014
- Published
Evans Jones, G., 1 Aug 2014, In: Tu Chwith. 40, p. 83-91
Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review
Activities
2024
A conversation held in Palas Print, Caernarfon.
30 Sep 2024
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
2023
Cadeirio lansiad y gyfrol Curiadau gan Gareth Evans Jones (gol.)
10 Nov 2023
Activity: Invited talk (Keynote speaker)Darlleniad yn lansiad Y Cylch gan Gareth Evans Jones
31 Oct 2023
Activity: Invited talk (Keynote speaker)A talk about the influence of the significant and striking preacher, John Elias as part of the winter programme of lectures for Talwrn Archaeology group
18 Sep 2023
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)In the 麻豆传媒高清版 tent at the National Eisteddfod, the concluding session in the 'Identities: Welshness' series, sponsored by the Coleg Cymraeg cenedlaethol, was held. The theme of the session was Welshness and Queer Arts which saw an engaging discussion with three queer creative practitioners: Osian Gwynn (Pontio's Creative Director), Leo Drayton (poet, writer, dramatist and performer), and Megan Lloyd (convenor of Trac Cymru, poet and performer).
10 Aug 2023
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)Wednesday 9 August, the launch took place at Paned o Ge's stall in the National Eisteddfod. I chaired the very interesting session by being able to interview many of the contributors: Melda Lois Griffiths, Gruffydd Sion Ywain (designer of the volume), Bethany Celyn (Barddas' Creative Editor), Elgan Rhys, Leo Drayton and Bethan Marlow).
9 Aug 2023
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)Sgwrs gyda Sian Melangell Dafydd am wrachod hanesyddol a chyfoes, a'r hyn mae 'gwrach', 'gwrachyddiaeth' a 'gwrachaidd' yn ei olygu.
7 Aug 2023
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)I was given the opportunity to chair a discussion in the Literary Pavilion during the Llyn and Eifionydd National Eisteddfod regarding LGBTQ+ representation in books published in Wales since 2000. The panel members were Lois Gwenllian, Nia Wyn Jones, Llyr Titus and Dylan Huw.
7 Aug 2023
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)Panel member under the chair of Iolo Cheung regarding whether there is sufficient representation in Welsh literature. Other members of the panel were Malachy Edwards, Sioned Erin Hughes, Simon Chandler, Elen Wyn and Simon Brooks.
6 Aug 2023
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Contributor)The Welsh-medium launch of the National Centre for Religious Education in Wales was held at the 麻豆传媒高清版 stall at the Llyn and Eifionydd National Eisteddfod 2023. Joshua Andrews and I presented as co-directors of the Centre. Interesting contributions were given by Emilia Johnson, Daniel Latham, Modlen Lynch, and Natasha Roberts, in addition to a fascinating discussion with Kristoffer Hughes, the Chief of the Anglesey Druid Order. We were also able to announce that the first Honorary Fellow of the Centre is the National Poet for Wales, Hanan Issa.
6 Aug 2023
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Public lecture/debate/seminar (Contributor)I delivered a talk on my volume, 'Cylchu Cymru', as part of Dolgellau's arts, culture and music festval.
22 Jul 2023
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)This was an interesting session discussing drag in Welsh. I had the opportunity of interviewing the drag queen, Biwti, as well as discuss my play, 'Cadi Ffan a Jan', and consider which philosophical aspects are apparent with regards to drag, including freedom of expression, the challenging of narrow preconceptions, ideas on specific gender roles. The talk took place at the 麻豆传媒高清版 stall.
16 Jul 2023
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)
2021
Chair a discussion panel on 'Cranogwen and Prosser Rhys'
24 Jun 2021
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)24 Mar 2021
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)24 Mar 2021
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2020
1 Nov 2020
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)20 Oct 2020
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)30 Aug 2020
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)15 Jul 2020
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)5 Jul 2020
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)Present a paper on the Holocaust and the X-Men
1 Jul 2020
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)17 Jun 2020 鈥� 22 Jul 2020
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)A Revision conference for A-Level History students. I discussed Germany during the Second World War in the morning and Human Rights in the afternoon.
28 Feb 2020
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)6 Feb 2020
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)Sgwrs am y broses greadigol mewn cyfryngau gwahanol.
22 Jan 2020
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2019
Sgwrs am John Gwilym Jones ac etifeddiaeth ar raglen Dei Tomos, BBC Radio Cymru.
17 Nov 2019
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)Sgwrs drwy wahoddiad yn ystod noson a drefnwyd gan bwyllgor Eisteddfod Marianglas i ddathlu llwyddiant Dr Gareth Evans-Jones, Prif Ddramodydd Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Dyffryn Conwy 2019
3 Oct 2019
Activity: Oral presentation (Keynote speaker)Present a paper: 'To free the great captivity': Biblical Concepts and the Abolition of the Welsh Americans.
22 Jul 2019
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)Sgwrs 芒 Merched y Wawr Porthaethwy am lenydda mewn gwahanol gyfryngau.
20 Feb 2019
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)Sgwrs am y Cymry yn yr Unol Daleithiau ynghylch caethwasiaeth y 19eg ganrif.
28 Jan 2019
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2018
Trafodaeth am dri Chymro a deithiodd i America a'u gweithgareddau llenyddol, gweinidogaethol, a gwleidyddol, yn enwedig yng nghyd-destun caethwasiaeth.
14 Dec 2018
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)Cyfweliad gyda Newyddion 9 am brosiect o'r enw Ail-Gysylltu/RE-Connect a fydd yn cynorthwyo athrawon a disgyblion wrth astudio Addysg Grefyddol ar lefel Safon Uwch, ac yn annog myfyrwyr i ystyried gyrfa fel athro/athrawes Addysg Grefyddol
12 Nov 2018
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)Sgwrs a gyflwynwyd i Gymdeithas Hanes y Tair Llan, Llanwnda, Gwynedd.
9 Nov 2018
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)Darlleniad yn lansiad y gyfrol Eira Llwyd gan Gareth Evans Jones (Gwasg y Bwthyn), yn Pontio, Bangor
18 Oct 2018
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)22 Sep 2018
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)Present a paper: 'Man v. God: The Fugitive Slave Act and the Welsh Periodical Press of America'.
26 Jul 2018
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)Present a seminar on 鈥楾heology and Religious Studies at University鈥�.
28 Jun 2018 鈥� 29 Jun 2018
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)A presentation on the importance of studying Philosophy and Religion in university.
12 Jun 2018
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Contributor)A talk with Dei Tomos: 'Welsh-American Journal Editors and Slavery'
6 May 2018
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Media article or participation (Contributor)A presentation on the importance of studying Philosophy and Religion at university
1 Feb 2018
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Contributor)A talk presented to the Bodffordd Literary Circle, Bodffordd, Anglesey
29 Jan 2018
Activity: Invited talk (Speaker)
2017
A presentation on the importance of studying Philosophy and Religion at university
6 Dec 2017
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Contributor)A presentation on the importance of studying Philosophy and Religion at university
24 Nov 2017
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Contributor)A presentation on the importance of studying Philosophy and Religion at university
20 Nov 2017
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Schools engagement (Contributor)A session held in the Literary Pavilion in the National Eisteddfod, Anglesey 2017 to celebrate the life and work of Sian Owen, Marian-glas.
7 Aug 2017
Activity: Types of Public engagement and outreach - Festival/Exhibition (Contributor)Present a paper: 'In Exile: Welsh-Americans andAfrican-American Slaves (1838-1865)'
12 Jul 2017
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)A talk presented in Paradwys Chapel, Llanallgo Anglesey.
26 Feb 2017
Activity: Oral presentation (Speaker)
2016
Present a paper: 鈥楾he 鈥淐hildren of Ham鈥� and the 鈥淩ace of Gomer鈥濃��
10 Sep 2016
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)Present a paper: '"A Vision' of the Sleeping Bard: The Literary Heritage of J. P. Harris (Black John)'
10 Jun 2016
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)
2015
Present a paper: 'Y Cenhadwr and Y Dyngarwr: Two Welsh-American Abolitionist Journals?'
11 Oct 2015
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)Present a paper: 'The Cenhadwr and The Dyngarwr: Slavery, Religion and the Welsh in America (1840-3)'
26 Jun 2015
Activity: Participation in Academic conference (Speaker)
Other Information
Administrative Roles
- Personal Tutor
- Director of Welsh-language Matters for Philosophy, Ethics and Religion
- Communications Officer for the School of History, Law and Social Sciences
- Civic Mission Officer for the School of History, Law and Social Sciences
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Recognitions/Awards
- Awarded the Creative Nonfiction Literature Wales Book of the Year award in 2023 for my volume,听Cylchu Cymru [Circling Wales].
- Awarded a Grant by the British Society of Authors to work on a volume of flash fiction (2021).
- Awarded the Welsh Medium Education Award in the Student Led Teaching Awards 2019.
- Awarded a听New Author听Scholarship by Literature Wales听to work on a novel (2017).
- Awarded an AHRC Scholarship in Celtic Languages to complete my PhD research (2014).
- Awarded a James Pantyfedwen Foundation Scholarship (2013).
- Awarded an Access to Masters (ATM) Scholarship (2012).
- Awarded the Dr John Robert Jones Prize by 麻豆传媒高清版 for being one of the 鈥榮tudents of the year鈥� (2012).
- Awarded the Sir John Morris-Jones Prize by the School of Welsh, Bangor University for the results of my BA degree examinations (2012).
- Awarded the Robert Richards Prize by 麻豆传媒高清版 for my dissertation (2012).
- Awarded the Thomas L. Jones Prize by the School of Welsh, Bangor University for the results of my second year degree examinations (2011).
- Awarded the R. T. Robinson Prize by the School of Theology and Religious Studies, 麻豆传媒高清版, for the 鈥榤ost meritorious work in the first year of a Religious Studies degree鈥� (2010).
Membership
- Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.
- Member of the Council of Christians and Jews (CCJ).
- Member of 麻豆传媒高清版's Senate.
Editorial
- Co-editor of Ysgrifau Beirniadol [Critical Essays] with Dr Elis Dafydd (Department of Welsh and Celtic Studies).