Van Mildert Professor of Divinity
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The Van Mildert Professor of Divinity is one of the oldest chairs at Durham University
. The chair is named in honour of Bishop William Van Mildert
, one of the founders of the University. The holder of the Van Mildert chair, which is jointly funded by the University and Durham Cathedral
, is also a residentiary canon
at the cathedral
, thus one of the requirements of post holder is to be an Anglican priest. Professor Mark McIntosh was installed as Canon Professor in September 2009 .
Durham University
The University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
. The chair is named in honour of Bishop William Van Mildert
William Van Mildert
William Van Mildert was the last palatine Bishop of Durham , and one of the founders of the University of Durham...
, one of the founders of the University. The holder of the Van Mildert chair, which is jointly funded by the University and Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham is a cathedral in the city of Durham, England, the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Durham. The Bishopric dates from 995, with the present cathedral being founded in AD 1093...
, is also a residentiary canon
Canon (priest)
A canon is a priest or minister who is a member of certain bodies of the Christian clergy subject to an ecclesiastical rule ....
at the cathedral
Cathedral
A cathedral is a Christian church that contains the seat of a bishop...
, thus one of the requirements of post holder is to be an Anglican priest. Professor Mark McIntosh was installed as Canon Professor in September 2009 .
Van Mildert professor emeritus
- The Rev Canon Professor David Brown FBA (1990 - 2007)
- The Rev Canon Professor Daniel W. HardyDaniel W. HardyDaniel Wayne Hardy was an ordained Anglican Theologian. He died from a Glioblastoma.-His contributions:...
(1986 - 1990) - The Rt Rev Professor Stephen SykesStephen SykesStephen Whitefield Sykes retired as Principal of St John's College, Durham at the end of August 2006. He was formerly the Church of England Bishop of Ely and held professorial chairs in divinity at both Durham University and Cambridge University.Sykes studied at St John's College, Cambridge,...
(1974 - 1985) - The Rev Canon Professor Henry Ernest William (Hughie) Turner (1958-73)
- The Rev Canon Professor Stanley Lawrence Greenslade (1950 - 1958)
- The Most Rev Michael, Lord RamseyMichael RamseyArthur Michael Ramsey, Baron Ramsey of Canterbury PC was the 100th Archbishop of Canterbury. He was appointed on 31 May 1961 and was in office from June 1961 to 1974.-Career:...
(1940 - 1950), Former Archbishop of Canterbury
See also
- Durham UniversityDurham UniversityThe University of Durham, commonly known as Durham University, is a university in Durham, England. It was founded by Act of Parliament in 1832 and granted a Royal Charter in 1837...
- Lightfoot Professor of DivinityLightfoot Professor of DivinityThe Lightfoot Professor of Divinity is a professorship or chair in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University. The chair is named after the former Bishop of Durham Joseph Barber Lightfoot. The current holder is Professor John Barclay....
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- Bede Professor of Catholic TheologyBede Professor of Catholic TheologyThe Bede Professor of Catholic Theology is a professorship or chair in the Department of Theology and Religion at Durham University. The chair is named after the Venerable Bede and is the first such post at a secular British University...