Dr. Andrew Davison

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Biography

Andrew Davison studied undergraduate Chemistry at the University of Oxford before pursuing a DPhil in Biochemistry at the same institution. He then transitioned to theology at the University of Cambridge, where he earned an MA and a PhD in Mediaeval Theology from the Faculty of Divinity. His academic career began with a curacy in Southeast London, and he subsequently served as a tutor in Christian doctrine at St Stephen’s House, Oxford, followed by a similar position at Westcott House, Cambridge. He has researched the philosophical understandings of finitude as articulated by Thomas Aquinas and John Duns Scotus. In 2024, he became the Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Oxford, associated with Christ Church and the residentiary canon of the cathedral. His research interests encompass Christian theology and its intersections with contemporary issues, including artificial intelligence and climate change.

Research Interests

Experience

Regius Professor of Divinity

2024-09-01 — Present

University of Oxford • Oxford

Professor of Divinity at University of Oxford, focusing on Christian Doctrine and its relation to other disciplines.

Starbridge Lecturer in Theology and Natural Sciences

2014-01-01 — 2024-12-31

University of Cambridge • Cambridge

Lecturer focusing on the intersections of theology and natural sciences.

Courses

Key Themes in Systematic Theology MSt in Christian Doctrine MPhil in Christian Doctrine

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.