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Paul Gordon
Doctoral Researcher
Birmingham, United Kingdom
PhD researcher at the University of Glasgow exploring music, faith, identity and social justice within Black British urban geographies.
LinkedInResearch focus
Music, faith, identity and social justice.
Paul's doctoral research examines the cultural, spiritual and political life of Black British urban communities through the musical traditions of Gospel, Dancehall and Reggae.
The project combines academic research with creative practice to consider how music articulates resistance, social revolution and renewal.
PhD project
Riddims of Resistance, Revolution and Redemption.
Riddims of Resistance, Revolution and Redemption explores how Gospel, Dancehall and Reggae function as expressions of faith, identity and social justice within Black British urban life.
Academic background
Research foundations
- University of GlasgowDoctor of Philosophy - PhD, Geography
- NTC ManchesterMaster's degree, Theology/Theological Studies
- University of WolverhamptonBachelor's degree, Music & Theology
- University of BirminghamDiploma, Theology/Theological Studies