BLACKBURN Cathedral has a new expert in religious belief.
The Rev. Professor Jenn Strawbridge was installed as its new canon theologian after a weekend service. She then delivered her inaugural lecture.
Prof Strawbridge is associate professor in new testament studies at Oxford University-based at its Mansfield College.
She continues in that role while fulfilling her new responsibilities.
The Bishop of Blackburn, the Rt Rev Julian Henderson, said: "I was delighted when she accepted my offer to become canon theologian and to deliver an annual lecture in the cathedral."
Prof Strawbridge said: “I am delighted by this invitation to a formal association with Blackburn Diocese and cathedral alongside my role in Oxford.
“It is a great honour to serve as canon theologian."
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