Paula Gooder
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Brief CV
A brief outline of employment and qualifications

Freelance writer and lecturer in Biblical studies (2007-)

Tutor in New Testament studies, the Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education, Birmingham (2001-2007)

Tutor in Biblical Studies, Ripon College Cuddesdon, Oxford (1995-2001)

D. Phil "Only the Third Heaven? 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 and the Heavenly Ascent Tradition", The Queen's College, Oxford (1992-1998)

B.A. Honours Degree in Theology, 1st Class, Worcester College, University of Oxford (1988-1992).

Honorary Positions
Canon Theologian, Birmingham Cathedral and Guildford Cathedral

Lay Canon, Salisbury Cathedral

Visiting Lecturer, Kings College London

Associate Lecturer, St Mellitus College, London

Senior Research Scholar, The Queen's Foundation for Ecumenical Theological Education

Theological Adviser to the Bible Society

Other commitments

Member of General Synod (lay representative for Birmingham) (2005-)

Member, ARCIC III

Quality in Formation, Ministry Division (2007-)

Women in Episcopacy Steering Committiee (2008-)

Trustee, SPCK, (2008-)

Trustee, The Saltley Trust, (2008-)

Faith and Order Advisory Group (2001-2010)

Women Bishop's Legislative Drafting Group (2007-2008)

Examining Chaplain for the Bishop of Birmingham (2001-2009)

General Synod's Reader Working Party (2006-2007)

Theological Education and Training Committee (2006-2007)

Reader Education Panel (chair) (2006-2007)