Dr Adam Couchman
Academic Dean, St Francis College | Lecturer in Systematic Theology
PhD (University of Divinity), MA (Theology), BTh (Hons)
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Profile
Adam Couchman is the Academic Dean at St Francis College and is a lecturer in Systematic Theology. He has recently been awarded his PhD where he investigated Jesus as a worshipper in the light of the creeds.
Adam’s studies have included research into the sacramentality of the ceremonies of The Salvation Army, the theological anthropology of Gregory of Nyssa, and Christian holiness. Adam’s undergraduate degree was completed through the Sydney College of Divinity, his Honours through Charles Sturt University, and his MA with Distinction was awarded by the University of Manchester.
Adam has taught previously in the areas of Worship and Theology. He enjoys seeing students deepen in their faith and for this to have an impact on their ministry and personal spirituality. A student recently shared with Adam; “At first, I was afraid of taking your class, but you made learning more understandable than I imagined.”
Adam was also an Officer in The Salvation Army for seventeen years and was the Registrar at Yarra Theological Union.
Adam’s research areas are Christology, Trinity, Worship, Liturgy, Historical Theology, Holiness and Sanctification.
Publications
2023 In the image of the Image: Gregory of Nyssa's Opposition to Slavery
2022 The Healing Power of the Liturgy
2021 "Not My Will But Yours Be Done": The Use of the Mercy Seat in Theodramatic Perspective
Affiliations
Australian Consultation on Liturgy (Secretary)
Societas Liturgica (Member)
Australasian Centre for Wesleyan Research (Member)
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