Ryan Turnbull

Having grown up on a cattle ranch in western Manitoba, Ryan Turnbull has a deep interest in the intersection of theology, decolonization, ecology, place, and friendship. You can find him either talking about these things in a cafe or riding around town on his bike with his wife Rachel.

Ryan holds a BA and MA in Theology from Providence University College and Theological Seminary and a PhD in Theology and Religion from the University of Birmingham. 

Ryan is currently a Visiting Fellow at St John’s College and serves as the Diocesan Discipleship Developer in the Diocese of Rupert’s Land

In addition to his day job with the diocese, Ryan serves on the executive of the Canadian Theological Society and teaches theology as an adjunct instructor at a number of universities and seminaries across Canada.

• BA and MA in Theology from Providence University College and Theological Seminary 

• PhD in Theology and Religion from the University of Birmingham

Peer Reviewed:

• Decolonizing Rewilding: Return and Refusal.” Scottish Episcopal Institute Journal Vol. 5, no. 3 (Autumn 2021): 69-82.
• Clarifying the Grammar of Cyber-Eucharist: An Inquiry into ‘Presence’ as a Condition for Online Celebrations of the Eucharist,” Didaskalia 29 (2021): 40-57.
• The Gift of the Church: A More Excellent Form of Life.” Didaskalia 28 (2018): 1-28.

For additional information about Ryan's work please visit his website here.