Professor of Divinity (Glasgow)

Professor of Divinity is an academic position at the University of Glasgow.

Although divinity was taught from the foundations of the university in 1451, it was in 1577, as part of James VI's Nova Erectio, that a Chair was established, to be held by the Principal of the University of Glasgow. The last Principal to hold the Chair of Divinity was Herbert Story, from 1898 to 1907.

In 1640, a second Chair of Divinity was established, with the holder considered the Professor of Divinity.

Note, there is also a Professor of Divinity and Biblical Criticism.

Professors of Divinity

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  1. ↑ It was recently announced by the Faculty of Theology and Religion at Oxford University in January 2013 that George Pattison, current Lady Margaret Professor of Divinity at Oxford, has accepted the post of Professor of Divinity at Glasgow University. His start date at Glasgow has not yet been announced.
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