Dr KATIE CROSS

Biography

I'm a practical theologian and I work at the intersection of theology, trauma, and lived experience. My research has focused on post-church communities and expressions of faith and belief that are often overlooked. I’ve written on the Sunday Assembly (a "godless congregation") and have co‑edited two volumes on trauma theology, with current projects on church‑leaving Christians, hope, and trauma‑informed pedagogy.

I supervise PhD students whose topics include theologies of trauma, mental health, lived experiences of church, and post-church faith. I regularly teach undergraduate classes in theology on gender and sexuality, trauma and suffering, and division and reconciliation. I also teach for the University's Medical Humanities programme and for the School of Psychology.

Originally from the west coast of Scotland, I now live in Aberdeen with my partner and our two dachshunds.  When I’m not at work, I’m likely to be found on a dog walk, reading, spending time with friends, or on a quest for the city’s best coffee (right now it’s at Third Circle in Rosemount!)

Prizes and Awards

• Mental Health Champion, Students' Union and University of Aberdeen Excellence Awards 2026 
• Most Inspiring, Students' Union and University of Aberdeen Excellence Awards 2025