Jonathan Clark (bishop)
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The Right Reverend Jonathan Clark SCP |
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| Bishop of Croydon | |
| Church | Church of England |
| Diocese | Diocese of Southwark |
| In office | 2012–present |
| Predecessor | Nick Baines |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 1988 (deacon) 1989 (priest) |
| Consecration | 21 March 2012 by Rowan Williams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 February 1961 |
| Denomination | Anglican |
| Spouse | Alison |
| Children | Two adult |
| Alma mater | Exeter University |
Jonathan Dunnett Clark SCP is a Church of England bishop. He is the current area Bishop of Croydon. An Anglo-Catholic, he was Rector General of the Society of Catholic Priests from 2005 to 2008 and Chair of Affirming Catholicism from 2008 to 2012
Clark was born on 13 February 1961. He was educated at Alleyn's School, then a direct grant grammar school in Dulwich, London, from 1972 to 1979. He studied English literature at Exeter University, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 1983. From 1984 to 1988, he studied theology at Trinity College, Bristol, an Evangelical theological college, during which he completed a Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE).
He continued his university studies after joining the priesthood. He completed a Master of Letters (MLitt) degree in theology in 1990. His thesis was titled Narrational technique in the gospel according to Matthew. He completed a Master of Arts (MA) degree in adult education through the Open University and the University of Southampton.
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