David Fergusson (theologian)

David Alexander Syme Fergusson OBE FRSE FBA (born 3 August 1956) is a Scottish theologian and Presbyterian minister. Since 2021, he has been Regius Professor of Divinity at the University of Cambridge.

The Reverend

David Fergusson

OBE FRSE FBA
Born
David Alexander Syme Fergusson

(1956-08-03) 3 August 1956
Glasgow, Scotland
TitlePrincipal of New College, Edinburgh (2008–2018)
Ecclesiastical career
ReligionChristianity (Presbyterian)
ChurchChurch of Scotland
Academic background
Alma mater
  • University of Glasgow
  • University of Edinburgh
  • University of Oxford
ThesisRealism and Idealism in Christian Interpretation with Special Reference to Bultmann (1984)
Academic work
DisciplineTheology
Sub-disciplineSystematic theology
Institutions
  • University of Aberdeen
  • University of Edinburgh
  • Magdalene College, Cambridge
Doctoral students
  • Titus Chung
  • Paul Nimmo
Notable studentsOliver D. Crisp
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