Ron Geaves | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 June 1948 |
| Title | Former professor of the comparative study of religion at Liverpool Hope University |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Leeds (PhD) |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Religion |
| Institutions | University of Chichester University of Chester Liverpool Hope University |
Ron Geaves (born 7 June 1948) is a British scholar of religious studies who was professor of the comparative study of religion at Liverpool Hope University in England, retiring in December 2013. He was formerly Programme Leader and Chair in religious studies at the University of Chester in England (2001-2007) and Head of Department at the University of Chichester (1999-2001). He was chair of the Muslims in Britain Research Network (2007-2010) and instrumental in the creation of BRAIS (British Association of Islamic Studies), remaining on their advisory board.