Reporter 9/10/02: University of Oxford

University of Oxford

REGIUS PROFESSORSHIP OF DIVINITY

A Regius Professor of Divinity is due to be appointed by Her Majesty the Queen with effect from 1 October 2003 or such later date as may be arranged, in succession to the Reverend Professor J. S. K. Ward.

The Regius Professor of Divinity is usually appointed in the area of Christian doctrine, either historical or contemporary, or in the study of religions more generally, though with a central focus on the Christian faith. The appointee will be a scholar of distinction who will exercise leadership in research and develop graduate studies in his or her area of specialization. He or she will also be expected to take a leading part in developing the work of the Faculty generally.

The Regius Professor must be in Priest's Orders in the Church of England or in an Episcopal Church in communion with the Church of England. A canonry at Christ Church is annexed to the Professorship. The canon Professor will be required to live in one of the canonical houses at Christ Church.

Suitably qualified persons wishing to submit their names for consideration are invited to do so not later than 25 November 2002, sending their applications (eleven copies, or one only if from overseas), together with the names and contact details (postal and e-mail addresses and telephone/fax numbers) of three referees who have agreed to act on this occasion, to the Registrar of the University, Mr D. R. Holmes, University Offices, Wellington Square, Oxford, OX1 2JD, from whom further particulars of the Professorship may be obtained. The further particulars may also be accessed on the Web at http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/fp/.

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