Theology, Ethics and Animals (TEA) Project
The moral and theological consideration of animals and creation is receiving increasing academic attention. The TEA Project aims to bring the consideration of God’s other creatures into the academic discussions at Wycliffe and the University of Oxford. The project is led by Research Fellow Dr Clair Linzey.
The heart of the project is the TEA Seminar which brings together students and academics from different theological perspectives to discuss the relevance of animals and creation care to their academic work. The seminar is open to all members of the University and takes the form of a short pre-reading, a 20-minute presentation of ideas, followed by a discussion with tea and cake.
To be added to the TEA Seminar mailing list, please email: clair.linzey@wycliffe.ox.ac.uk.
Theology, Ethics and Animals Seminar (Michaelmas 2026)
Venue: Seminar Room 2, Wycliffe Hall, 52-54 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 6PW
Getting here: Wycliffe Hall is on major bus routes. Limited parking may be available on site (please contact Clair Linzey if you have any special access requirements) and pay-and-display on-street parking is available close by in Norham Gardens.
All are welcome: The seminar is open to the public and free to attend. Tea and cake will be served.
Wildlife photos © Christopher Blakey (www.christopherblakey.com).
Week 2: Animals and the Problem of Evil
The Reverend Canon Dr Michael Lloyd
Principal of Wycliffe Hall, University of Oxford
Week 4: Ecotheology and Animal Trauma
Dr Tim Middleton
Tutorial Fellow in Theology, Regents Park College, University of Oxford
Week 6: The Sea and Sea Creatures in the Bible
Dr Rebecca Watson
Tutor in Old Testament and Hebrew Bible, Eastern Region Ministry Course, Cambridge Theological Federation
Week 8: Strange Animals in the Septuagint Dietary Laws
Joseph Harrison
DPhil student in Theology and Religion, University of Oxford
