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King's Chair of Systematic Theology (1620) Marischal Chair of Divinity (1616) Established Chair of Hebrew and Semitic Languages (1637) Burnett-Fletcher Chair of History; Chair in Practical Theology and Pastoral Care
Torrance was educated in Edinburgh, receiving first class degrees in philosophy (for which he was also awarded senior medals in moral philosophy, logic and metaphysics) and theology. Following this he continued his studies in Marburg and Basel , where he studied with Karl Barth , and then continued research in Oxford .
In 1992, he started working as a lecturer in practical theology at the University of Aberdeen, followed by being a senior lecturer at the University of Glasgow in 1998. [2] In 2000, he was appointed Director of Centre for Theology and Public Issues and Chair of Christian Ethics and Practical Theology at New College and has worked until 2005. He ...
The Centre has a dual focus: the relationship between spirituality and health and the theology of disability. In 2012 Swinton was appointed Master of Christ’s College in Aberdeen by The Church of Scotland. [6] In 2014 he established the Centre for Ministry Studies, a joint project between Christ’s College and the University of Aberdeen.
In 2008, he was a guest lecturer in Reformed theology at the University of Göttingen, and in the same year, he delivered the Kerr Lectures at the University of Glasgow on "A Theology of Obedience". [18] His teaching portfolio covers an array of themes in the areas of Christian theology, Christian ethics, and church history. [1]
The University of Aberdeen has produced leading figures in the UK, Scottish, and foreign governments, including the Lord Chancellor George Gordon, [1] former Counsellor of State William Barclay, the former Secretary of State for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael, former Secretary of State for Scotland, George Mackenzie, former Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, the former Paymaster ...
He was professor of practical theology at the University of Aberdeen, 1980–2001, and was also master of Christ's College, Aberdeen, 1992–2001. He has served as minister in Colombo, Sri Lanka. [3] He was elected Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for the year 1998/1999. [4]
David Lennard Clough (born 6 June 1968) is a British author and academic with a focus on the Christian vegetarian and Christian vegan movements. He is Professor in Theology and Applied Sciences at the University of Aberdeen [2] [3] and a Methodist preacher. [4]