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Professor David Fergusson FBA

The doctrines of creation and providence, relationship of church and state, engagement with the 'new atheism', and the history of Reformed theology, especially in Scotland
Fellow type
UK Fellow
Year elected
2013
Subjects
Religion
Sections
Theology and Religious Studies
Website
http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/divinity/

10-Minute Talks: Atheism in debate

20 Jan 2021 Professor David Fergusson FBA

Professor David Fergusson FBA explains the growing interest in the study of atheism and the different forms this now takes.

Current post

University of Edinburgh Professor of Divinity

2000 -

New College, University of Edinburgh Principal

2008 - 2018

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Ancient and early medieval Jewish history; rabbinic literature; ancient and medieval time reckoning and calendars.

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Professor Mark Edwards FBA

Religious mentality of the late Roman world (250-550 A.D,), with special emphasis on theological tendencies in philosophy and the philosophical elements of Christian thought

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