Revd Dr Jack Driver-Szekely is Tutor and Lecturer in Theology at St Mellitus College. Jack is one of the few, if not only, born and bred scousers with a Hungarian surname (pronounced say-kay). Jack was ordained in July 2022 and spends half of his time as a curate at Saint George the Martyr (SGTM) in Holborn. Jack is a huge Liverpool fan, loves coffee and loves to bake bread. He is married to Júlia, and lives in central London with their two sons.
Education
- PhD Divinity, University of Aberdeen
- MA Christian Theology, Durham University
- BA (Hons) Theology, King’s College London
Research Projects
Jack’s doctoral research was focussed on how the theology of Karl Barth might be able to critically and distinctively engage with Generation Z. Undertaken under the supervision of Professor Tom Greggs at the University of Aberdeen, Jack’s work offers a reading of Karl Barth that seeks to highlight how the likes of Barth’s theological method, the implications of the election of Christ and the mystery of God might be a fruitful contribution within the postmodern landscape of Generation Z. Ultimately, this contribution, Jack argues is only recognised and heard within the context of the church. The title of Jack’s work is: ‘The Void at the Centre: The critique of the theological method in the theology of Karl Barth as a theological engagement with Generation Z’.
Areas of Interest
- The theology of Karl Barth
- Christology
- Theological anthropology
- Ecclesiology
- Disability theology
- Contemporary culture
- Generation studies/ Generation Z
Modules Taught
- Topics in Christian Doctrine
- Advanced Topics in Christian Doctrine
- Christian Doctrine in Contemporary Culture
- Ecclesiology