Christopher Lowson

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Christopher Lowson

Christopher Lowson (born February 3, 1953 in Consett , County Durham ) is a British Anglican theologian . He has been Bishop of Lincoln in the Church of England since 2011 .

Life

Lowson comes from a family of steel workers . His father, grandfather, and great-grandfather worked in the Consett steel mills . His grandfather, a professional soccer player in the 1920s, had the offer to play for Newcastle United but moved his family to Lincoln , where he played professionally for Lincoln City . Lowson also began his training as a holiday worker for two summers as a worker in the steel furnaces in Consett. He attended Blackfyne Comprehensive School and Consett Grammar School. At the age of 13, shortly after his confirmation , he first considered the idea of ​​becoming a priest. From 1972 to 1976 he studied at King's College London of the University of London ; there he earned an Associateship of King's College Diploma (ACK) in theology in 1975 . From 1976 to 1977 he studied at the Pacific School of Religion in Berkeley , California (as a fellow of the World Council of Churches ); there he earned a Master of Sacred Theology (STM) degree in theology.

During his work as a priest and pastor he studied part-time from 1994 to 1996 at Heythrop College, University of London. He finished his studies in 1996 with a Master of Theology in pastoral theology . In 2003, he earned a degree as a Master of Laws degree in the subject canon law ( canon law ) at the Cardiff Law School .

In 1977 he was ordained a deacon ; In 1978 he was ordained a priest . His priests career began from 1977 to 1982 as Vicar ( Curate ) in Richmond in the county of Surrey . Then he was pastor at the Holy Trinity Church in Eltham until 1991 , initially with the official title "Priest in Charge" and then as "Vicar". During this time he was also he was a Kaplan ( Chaplain ) at Avery Hill College, University of Greenwich from 1982 to 1985 and then until 1991 at Thames Polytechnic . In 1991 he became pastor ( Vicar ) of Petersfield and Pastor ( Rector ) of Buriton . He held this office until 1998. From 1994 to 1998 he was also Country Dean ( Rural Dean ) of Petersfield.

In December 1998 he became Archdeacon of Portsmouth ( Archdeacon ; head of a parish) in the Diocese of Portsmouth. Shortly after taking office, the Archdeaconate was split up (Archdeacon of the Meon and Archdeacon of Portsdown). Lowson was then until January 2006 Archdeacon of Portsdown in the county of Hampshire . He was chairman ( chairman ) of the Diocese of Portsmouth's Board of Ministry and headed the Cairo project, a project spiritual and religious renewal in the parishes of the Diocese of Portsmouth. In February 2006 he became Director of the Ministry Division in the Council of the Archbishop of Canterbury . In this capacity, Lowson was responsible for the formation of priests and the guidance of lay people ; He was also the point of contact for priests and lay people in the Diocese of Portsmouth on all questions of pastoral care. He advised the House of Bishops , the Archbishops' Council and the General Synod of the Church of England on questions of priestly formation. In addition, he became pastor ( Priest Vicar ) at Westminster Abbey in 2006 .

In April 2011, his appointment as Bishop of Lincoln was announced. He succeeded John Saxbee , who had retired in January 2011. Lowson's election as Bishop of Lincoln was formally confirmed on July 19, 2011 at Lambeth Palace , officially making him Bishop of Lincoln. He was ordained bishop on September 21, 2011 by Rowan Williams , Archbishop of Canterbury , at Westminster Abbey . His inauguration and enthronement took place on November 12, 2011 at Lincoln Cathedral .

Lowson has been married to his wife Susan Lowson since 1976. His wife is a state-approved nurse and geriatric nurse ( Registered General and Pediatric Nurse ). She works as the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman and advises on clinical issues relating to complaints about the National Health Service . She is also a member of the Churchwarden of St Matthew's Church in Westminster . The marriage resulted in two grown children, a son and a daughter.

His hobbies include walking , sports (as a spectator; especially cricket and soccer ), contemporary literature , theater and cooking .

Web links

Individual evidence

  1. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j Appointment of 72nd Bishop of Lincoln ( Memento of December 15, 2013 in the Internet Archive ) Official website of the Diocese of Lincoln on April 14, 2011. Last accessed on February 16, 2014
  2. ↑ a b c Bishop Christopher in: Lincolnshire Life . Edition December 2011
  3. ↑ a b c New bishop is appointed to Diocese of Lincoln BBC News, April 15, 2011. Last accessed February 16, 2014
  4. ↑ Bishop becomes President! ( Memento of the original from February 22, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and not yet checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice. CommunityLincs as of April 11, 2012. Last accessed February 16, 2014 @1@ 2Template: Webachiv / IABot / communitylincs.com
  5. ^ Three alumni appointed as Bishops King's College London (quarterly newsletter), March 2012. Accessed February 16, 2014
  6. ^ Crockford's Clerical Directory . London. Church House, 1995. ISBN 0-7151-8088-6
  7. ↑ a b c d e The Queen has approved the nomination of the Venerable Christopher Lowson for election as Bishop of Lincoln , Official Website 10 Downing Street, April 15, 2011. Accessed February 16, 2014
  8. ↑ Confirmation of the 72nd Bishop ( Memento of February 22, 2014 in the Internet Archive ) Official website of the Diocese of Lincoln on July 19, 2011. Last accessed on February 16, 2014
  9. ^ New Bishop of Lincoln at Westminster Abbey consecration BBC News, September 21, 2011. Last accessed February 16, 2014
personal data
SURNAME Lowson, Christopher
BRIEF DESCRIPTION British theologian; Bishop of Lincoln
DATE OF BIRTH 3rd February 1953
PLACE OF BIRTH Consett , County Durham, England, United Kingdom