Hello I’m Gemma, I’m working on a PhD at New College, University of Edinburgh looking at the religious dimension of the writings of O. Douglas (Anna Buchan). I am particularly interested in her portrayal of ministers. More widely I am interested in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Scottish Church history and depictions of the church in Scottish fiction.
When not doing my academic work you’ll find me doing a variety of things in the church from working as a church admin, leading a prayer group, serving on the Ecumenical Relations committee of the national church to playing clarinet in the church praise band. Though obviously not all of these at the same time.
Outside academic and church work I enjoy dabbling in painting and sewing, going for long walks and cycling.
I’m planning on using this blog as a place to share my odd thoughts on my research and more general odd reflections on whatever I’m thinking about.
About my research
My research interests include:
- The writings of O. Douglas (Anna Buchan)
- 19th and 20th Century Scottish Church History, focusing on the relationship between the Scottish Churches and the Women’s Movements (education, suffrage and ordination).
- Representations of the church and ministers in Scottish fiction.
- Ecumenism in Scotland and Britain.
Gemma's Odd Thoughts 