Subject: George Moody is the head of the Department of Religious Studies and Philosophy at a senior independent school. He also coaches athletics. He has recently been ordained into the Church of England ministry. George is married with four children, one of whom has Downs Syndrome. He lives in Abingdon in Oxfordshire.
Age range: 40–50.
Interests: Playing the guitar and cycling – presumably not at the same time.
RJL: When and how did you become a Christian?
George: I was brought up in a Christian family. One year at a Scripture Union holiday camp I responded to Revelation 3.20: ‘Here I am! I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in and eat with him, and he with me.’
RJL: Why did you become a teacher?
George: My father was a teacher and I was determined not to be! After university I worked for the Scripture Union for two years going around schools. I found that I loved teaching – particularly the interaction with the students. I have always taught Religious Studies. I also teach Philosophy. At A level, Religious Studies is largely philosophy and ethics. This morning I was discussing genetic engineering with my class.
