Gresham Professor of Divinity

Applications are invited for the position of the Gresham Professor of Divinity. Gresham College has been giving free public lectures since 1597. Today these lectures are both presented in person in London and live-streamed to a global audience, with recordings made available online. Gresham Professors are outstanding in their fields and superb communicators, able to connect with an audience whose members may not have specialist expertise in the subject, but who will be informed people with a thirst for increased knowledge and understanding.

The Professorship of Divinity is open to any discipline within the field of theology and religious studies, covering any aspect of the study of religion.

The 10-term appointment (start date 1 January 2027) requires the professor to present six lectures each academic year, two lectures per term. Gresham Professors also participate in College life, attending the Academic Board, participating in promotion and outreach, attending social events and acting as ambassadors for the College. The post offers excellent opportunities to widen public exposure for the successful candidate. The College pays an annual stipend of £9,000 (plus reasonable travel expenses) and encourages applications from all backgrounds and communities.

Further information about this position and how to apply is available on the Gresham website at: https://gres.hm/professor-divinity or contact us at professorships@gresham.ac.uk

The closing date for application is 09:30 am on Monday 27 April 2026. Interviews will be held in London on Tuesday 16 June 2026