Research – Methodist Ways of Life report now online

On Saturday 12 April 2025, the Westminster Oxford Research Network hosted its first independent event. Held at Wesley Memorial Church, Oxford, sixteen Methodist scholars, ministers, and associated academics met to explore what it is to be a Methodist today, to situate historical and theological discussion alongside each other, and to ‘explore the various understandings of Methodist ways of life, both historically and today’.

The programme included three workshops – History and Identity, Social Justice, and Spirituality – and lots of space for discussion. Outcomes from the day were a series of identified themes and trends in scholarship, and potential future events for the Network. These include: ‘The Church after Covid’, ‘1932 and All That’ (an exploration of British Methodist Union), and ‘A Religious Revival? A Revival of Research’ – many of these different strands for future work have also been captured in a word cloud.

To read the full report please click here.