About Jonathan
Dr Jonathan Cole is a classical liberal political philosopher who researches conservatism, libertarianism and political theology.
He is currently Director of the Centre for Religion, Ethics and Society, Charles Sturt University (CSU) and host of The Political Animals Podcast: "a podcast that explores the political ideas of the Right through intellectual biography."
He has a PhD in political theology from CSU, an MA in Islamic theology and Middle Eastern politics from the Australian National University and a BA Hons in Modern Greek language and history from La Trobe University. He speaks Greek.
He spent 13 years working in a number of Australian federal government departments and agencies in Canberra, including seven years in intelligence, most recently as a Senior Terrorism Analyst at the Office of National Assessments (2010–2014).
He is currently Director of the Centre for Religion, Ethics and Society, Charles Sturt University (CSU) and host of The Political Animals Podcast: "a podcast that explores the political ideas of the Right through intellectual biography."
He has a PhD in political theology from CSU, an MA in Islamic theology and Middle Eastern politics from the Australian National University and a BA Hons in Modern Greek language and history from La Trobe University. He speaks Greek.
He spent 13 years working in a number of Australian federal government departments and agencies in Canberra, including seven years in intelligence, most recently as a Senior Terrorism Analyst at the Office of National Assessments (2010–2014).
