Poems featured or forthcoming in the following publications or platforms: Ó Tuama’s published work incorporates poetry (Readings from the Book of Exile Sorry for your Troubles), prose (In The Shelter) and theology (Daily Prayer, The When BBC journalist William Crawley introduced Pádraig on the stage to deliver a TEDx talk on Story, Crawley said, 'He's probably the best public speaker I know.' Pádraig presents Poetry Unbound with On Being Studios and in late 2019 was named Theologian in Residence for On Being, innovating in bringingĪrt and theology into public and civic life.

Poet and skilled speaker, teacher and group worker. Working fluently on the page and in public, Pádraig is a compelling Poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama’s work centres around themes of language, power,Ĭonflict and religion. Residency - on how the imagination might nurture public action, change and witness.įacilitated by Catherine Barnes and patience kamau Years of LGBTQI advocacy Pádraig will reflect with us - on the last session of his His own site contains a detailed biography and endorsements of his writing, poetry and speaking, including an endorsement from HRH the Prince of Wales.What is the role of the imagination in peacebuilding and public life? Building on In addition, he has numerous professional accreditations in conflict, focusing particularly on dynamics of group conflicts. Pádraig Ó Tuama holds a BA Div validated by the Pontifical College of Maynooth, an MTh from Queen’s University Belfast and is currently engaged in a PhD in Theology through Creative Practice (University of Glasgow) exploring poetry, Irishness and religion. Using poetry, group discussion and lectures, his work is often participatory and marked both by lyricism and pragmatism. In this role, he presents Poetry Unbound, a short form podcast taking a close reading of a single poem.Ī profoundly engaging public speaker, Ó Tuama has worked with groups to explore story, conflict, their relationship with religion and argument, and violence.

Since 2019, he has been the Poet and Theologian in residence with the On Being Project. Working fluently on the page and in public, Pádraig is a compelling speaker, a skilled teacher and an experienced group worker.įrom 2014-2019, Pádraig Ó Tuama was the leader of the Corrymeela Community, Ireland’s oldest peace and reconciliation community. Support for refugee students and scholarsĪs both a poet and theologian, Pádraig Ó Tuama’s work centres around themes of language, power, conflict and religion.Conferences, events, visitor accommodation and weddings.Research centres, institutes and networks.Subject taster sessions for Y12 and Y13 students.

In the Shelter by Pádraig Ó Tuama