SettingsModerators of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland
Alan McDonald (moderator)
Alan Douglas McDonald is a parish minister and was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, from the Assembly of May 2006 until May 2007.
Alan Douglas McDonald is a parish minister and was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, from the Assembly of May 2006 until May 2007.
Albert Bogle (Moderator)
Albert Bogle is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
Albert Bogle is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
Alexander Arbuthnot (poet)
Alexander Arbuthnot (1538–1583) was a Scottish ecclesiastic poet, "an eminent divine, and zealous promotor of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland".
Alexander Arbuthnot (1538–1583) was a Scottish ecclesiastic poet, "an eminent divine, and zealous promotor of the Protestant Reformation in Scotland".
Alexander Carlyle
Alexander Carlyle (26 January 1722 – 28 August 1805) was a Scottish church leader, and autobiographer.
Alexander Carlyle (26 January 1722 – 28 August 1805) was a Scottish church leader, and autobiographer.
Alexander Ferrier Mitchell
Alexander Ferrier Mitchell (1822 – 1899) was a Scottish ecclesiastical historian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Alexander Ferrier Mitchell (1822 – 1899) was a Scottish ecclesiastical historian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Alexander Gerard
Alexander Gerard (February 22, 1728 – February 22, 1795), philosophical writer, son of Rev.
Alexander Gerard (February 22, 1728 – February 22, 1795), philosophical writer, son of Rev.
Alexander McDonald (Moderator)
Dr. Alexander "Sandy" McDonald (born 5 November 1937) is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
Dr. Alexander "Sandy" McDonald (born 5 November 1937) is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
Alexander Webster
Alexander Webster (1708 – January 25, 1784), Scottish writer and minister, son of James Webster, a covenanting minister originally from Fife, was born in Edinburgh.
Alexander Webster (1708 – January 25, 1784), Scottish writer and minister, son of James Webster, a covenanting minister originally from Fife, was born in Edinburgh.
Alison Elliot
Alison Elliot OBE is the Associate Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Alison Elliot OBE is the Associate Director of the Centre for Theology and Public Issues at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Andrew McLellan
Andrew Rankin Cowie McLellan CBE is a minister in the Church of Scotland.
Andrew Rankin Cowie McLellan CBE is a minister in the Church of Scotland.
Andrew Melville
Andrew Melville (1 August 1545 – 1622) was a Scottish scholar, theologian and religious reformer.
Andrew Melville (1 August 1545 – 1622) was a Scottish scholar, theologian and religious reformer.
Andrew Wallace Williamson
The Rt Rev Andrew Wallace Williamson KCVO, DD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the first quarter of the 20th century.
The Rt Rev Andrew Wallace Williamson KCVO, DD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the first quarter of the 20th century.
Archibald Davidson
Archibald Davidson (c.1732 - 1803) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Principal of Glasgow University.
Archibald Davidson (c.1732 - 1803) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Principal of Glasgow University.
Archibald Hamilton Charteris
Archibald Hamilton Charteris (1835–1908) was a Church of Scotland theologian, Professor of Biblical Criticism at the University of Edinburgh and a leading voice in Church reforms.
Archibald Hamilton Charteris (1835–1908) was a Church of Scotland theologian, Professor of Biblical Criticism at the University of Edinburgh and a leading voice in Church reforms.
Daniel Lamont
The Very Rev Professor Daniel Lamont DD, MA was an eminent Church of Scotland Minister and academic.
The Very Rev Professor Daniel Lamont DD, MA was an eminent Church of Scotland Minister and academic.
David Arnott (Moderator)
Andrew David Keltie Arnott – the Reverend David Arnott MA BD – is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
Andrew David Keltie Arnott – the Reverend David Arnott MA BD – is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
David Lacy
David William Lacy is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
David William Lacy is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
David Lunan
David Ward Lunan is a Church of Scotland minister.
David Ward Lunan is a Church of Scotland minister.
Duncan Fraser
The Very Rev Duncan Fraser DD, MA, JP was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1964 to 1965.
The Very Rev Duncan Fraser DD, MA, JP was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1964 to 1965.
George Buchanan
George Buchanan (February 1506 – 28 September 1582) was a Scottish historian and humanist scholar.
George Buchanan (February 1506 – 28 September 1582) was a Scottish historian and humanist scholar.
George Husband Baird
George Husband Baird (1761–1840) was a Church of Scotland minister, educational reformer and the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1793 to 1840.
George Husband Baird (1761–1840) was a Church of Scotland minister, educational reformer and the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1793 to 1840.
George Logan (minister)
George Logan was a Scottish minister and controversialist.
George Logan was a Scottish minister and controversialist.
George MacLeod
George Fielden MacLeod, Baron MacLeod of Fuinary, MC (17 June 1895 – 27 June 1991) was a Scottish soldier and clergyman; he was one of the best known, most influential and unconventional C...
George Fielden MacLeod, Baron MacLeod of Fuinary, MC (17 June 1895 – 27 June 1991) was a Scottish soldier and clergyman; he was one of the best known, most influential and unconventional C...
Gilbert Gerard (theological writer)
Gilbert Gerard (1760–1815), Scottish theological writer ; son of Alexander Gerard (1728–1795); minister of Scots church, Amsterdam; professor of Greek at King's College, Aberdeen, 1791, of divin...
Gilbert Gerard (1760–1815), Scottish theological writer ; son of Alexander Gerard (1728–1795); minister of Scots church, Amsterdam; professor of Greek at King's College, Aberdeen, 1791, of divin...
H. R. Mackintosh
Hugh Ross Mackintosh (1870-1936) was a Scottish theologian, and parish minister.
Hugh Ross Mackintosh (1870-1936) was a Scottish theologian, and parish minister.
Henry Duncan (1774-1846)
Rev. Henry Duncan (8 October 1774 – 12 February 1846) was the minister of Ruthwell parish church in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and founded the world's first commercial savings bank.
Rev. Henry Duncan (8 October 1774 – 12 February 1846) was the minister of Ruthwell parish church in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and founded the world's first commercial savings bank.
Henry Duncan (1774–1846)
Rev. Henry Duncan (8 October 1774 – 12 February 1846) was the minister of Ruthwell parish church in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and founded the world's first commercial savings bank.
Rev. Henry Duncan (8 October 1774 – 12 February 1846) was the minister of Ruthwell parish church in Dumfriesshire, Scotland, and founded the world's first commercial savings bank.
Hugh Osborne Douglas
The Very Rev Hugh Osborne Douglas KCVO, CBE, DD, TD, LLD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
The Very Rev Hugh Osborne Douglas KCVO, CBE, DD, TD, LLD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
Iain Torrance
Iain Richard Torrance is President of Princeton Theological Seminary and a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Iain Richard Torrance is President of Princeton Theological Seminary and a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
J. Fraser McLuskey
James Fraser McLuskey, MC was an Edinburgh born Padre who fought with the Special Air Service in World War II. He later went on to become the minister of St Columba's, the larger of the Church o...
James Fraser McLuskey, MC was an Edinburgh born Padre who fought with the Special Air Service in World War II. He later went on to become the minister of St Columba's, the larger of the Church o...
James A. Whyte
James Aitken Whyte was a leading Scottish theologian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
James Aitken Whyte was a leading Scottish theologian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
James Aitken Whyte
James Aitken Whyte (28 January 1920 - 17 June 2005) was a leading Scottish theologian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
James Aitken Whyte (28 January 1920 - 17 June 2005) was a leading Scottish theologian and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
James Boyd Longmuir
The Very Rev James Boyd Longmuir CBE, DD, TD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
The Very Rev James Boyd Longmuir CBE, DD, TD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
James Harkness (minister)
James Harkness KCVO, CB, OBE,FRSA is a Church of Scotland minister.
James Harkness KCVO, CB, OBE,FRSA is a Church of Scotland minister.
James Hutchison Cockburn
James Hutchison Cockburn (29 October 1882–20 June 1973) was a Scottish scholar and Church of Scotland clergyman.
James Hutchison Cockburn (29 October 1882–20 June 1973) was a Scottish scholar and Church of Scotland clergyman.
James Simpson (Moderator)
James A. Simpson is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
James A. Simpson is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
James Smith (educator)
James Smith was the Principal of Edinburgh University from 1732 to 1736.
James Smith was the Principal of Edinburgh University from 1732 to 1736.
James Weatherhead
James L. Weatherhead is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
James L. Weatherhead is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Adamson (minister)
John Adamson (1742 - 1808) was a Scottish Minister and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
John Adamson (1742 - 1808) was a Scottish Minister and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
John Annand Fraser
The Very Rev John Annand Fraser, MBE, TD was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1958 to 1959.
The Very Rev John Annand Fraser, MBE, TD was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland from 1958 to 1959.
John B. Cairns
John Ballantyne Cairns is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Ballantyne Cairns is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Baillie (theologian)
John Baillie CH was a Scottish theologian, a Church of Scotland minister and brother of theologian Donald Macpherson Baillie.
John Baillie CH was a Scottish theologian, a Church of Scotland minister and brother of theologian Donald Macpherson Baillie.
John Christie (moderator)
John Cairns Christie (born 9 July 1947) is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Cairns Christie (born 9 July 1947) is a minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Craig (minister)
John Craig was a Scottish minister.
John Craig was a Scottish minister.
John D. Miller
John Dunlop Miller is a retired minister in the Church of Scotland.
John Dunlop Miller is a retired minister in the Church of Scotland.
John Duncanson
John Duncanson (ca. 1530–1601) was a Scottish clergyman.
John Duncanson (ca. 1530–1601) was a Scottish clergyman.
John Erskine of Dun
John Erskine of Dun was a Scottish religious reformer.
John Erskine of Dun was a Scottish religious reformer.
John Gowdie
John Gowdie (1682 – 1762) was a Scottish academic and Church of Scotland minister.
John Gowdie (1682 – 1762) was a Scottish academic and Church of Scotland minister.
John Hall (Scotland)
John Hall (ca. 1559 – August 1627) was the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, meeting in Burntisland in 1601.
John Hall (ca. 1559 – August 1627) was the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, meeting in Burntisland in 1601.
John Knox
John Knox was a Scottish clergyman and a leader of the Protestant Reformation who brought reformation to the church in Scotland.
John Knox was a Scottish clergyman and a leader of the Protestant Reformation who brought reformation to the church in Scotland.
John Lee (university principal)
John Lee was a Scottish academic and polymath, the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1840 to 1859.
John Lee was a Scottish academic and polymath, the Principal of the University of Edinburgh from 1840 to 1859.
John Marshall Lang
John Marshall Lang CVO was a Church of Scotland minister and author.
John Marshall Lang CVO was a Church of Scotland minister and author.
John McIndoe (Moderator)
John H. McIndoe is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John H. McIndoe is a retired minister of the Church of Scotland.
John McIntyre (theologian)
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
John McIntyre CVO (20 May 1916-15 December 2005) was a Scottish minister and theologian.
John Row
John Row (1568 in Perth – 1646) was a Scottish ecclesiastical historian and one of the Scottish Reformers.
John Row (1568 in Perth – 1646) was a Scottish ecclesiastical historian and one of the Scottish Reformers.
John Tulloch
John Tulloch (1823 - February 13, 1886) was a Scottish theologian.
John Tulloch (1823 - February 13, 1886) was a Scottish theologian.
John Walker (natural historian)
John Walker (1731–1803) was a Scottish minister and natural historian.
John Walker (1731–1803) was a Scottish minister and natural historian.
John White (minister)
John White (1575–1648) was the rector of a parish in Dorchester, Dorset, England.
John White (1575–1648) was the rector of a parish in Dorchester, Dorset, England.
John White (moderator)
John White (1867-1951) was a minister of the Church of Scotland.
John White (1867-1951) was a minister of the Church of Scotland.
John Willock
John Willock (or Willocks) (c.
John Willock (or Willocks) (c.
Lauchlan MacLean Watt
Lauchlan MacLean Watt (24 October 1867– 1957) was the minister of Glasgow Cathedral from 1923-44, and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1933.
Lauchlan MacLean Watt (24 October 1867– 1957) was the minister of Glasgow Cathedral from 1923-44, and the Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1933.
Marshall Buchanan Lang
The Very Rev Marshall Buchanan Lang DD, MA, TD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and author.
The Very Rev Marshall Buchanan Lang DD, MA, TD was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and author.
Neil Campbell (minister)
Neil Campbell was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the start of the Original Secession and Principal of Glasgow University during a flourishing...
Neil Campbell was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at the start of the Original Secession and Principal of Glasgow University during a flourishing...
Nicol Dalgleish
Nicol Dalgleish was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1591.
Nicol Dalgleish was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1591.
Patrick Galloway
Patrick Galloway (c. 1551 – c. 1626) was a Scottish minister, a Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Patrick Galloway (c. 1551 – c. 1626) was a Scottish minister, a Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Robert Alexander Stewart Barbour
Robert Alexander Stewart Barbour KCVO MC was a Church of Scotland minister and an author.
Robert Alexander Stewart Barbour KCVO MC was a Church of Scotland minister and an author.
Robert Arnot
Robert Arnot (1744–1808), Scottish Presbyterian Minister, Professor of Divinity in St Andrews University, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1794.
Robert Arnot (1744–1808), Scottish Presbyterian Minister, Professor of Divinity in St Andrews University, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1794.
Robert Blair (moderator)
Robert Blair (1593–1666) was a Scottish Nonconformist divine, excommunicated in 1634.
Robert Blair (1593–1666) was a Scottish Nonconformist divine, excommunicated in 1634.
Robert Bruce (moderator)
Robert Bruce (1554 – 27 July 1631) was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland which was called on 6 February 1588 to prepare defences against a possible invasion by the Spa...
Robert Bruce (1554 – 27 July 1631) was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland which was called on 6 February 1588 to prepare defences against a possible invasion by the Spa...
Robert Craig (theologian)
Professor Robert Craig (22 March 1917 — 30 January 1995)was an academic and church leader.
Professor Robert Craig (22 March 1917 — 30 January 1995)was an academic and church leader.
Robert Davidson (theologian)
Robert Davidson (born 1927) is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Glasgow (Trinity College) and was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1990.
Robert Davidson (born 1927) is Professor Emeritus of Old Testament at the University of Glasgow (Trinity College) and was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1990.
Robert Douglas (minister)
Robert Douglas (1594–1674) was the only minister of the Church of Scotland to be Moderator of the General Assembly five times.
Robert Douglas (1594–1674) was the only minister of the Church of Scotland to be Moderator of the General Assembly five times.
Robert Henry
Robert Henry was a Scottish historian.
Robert Henry was a Scottish historian.
Robert Herbert Story
Robert Herbert Story was a Scottish Divine and Principal of the University of Glasgow.
Robert Herbert Story was a Scottish Divine and Principal of the University of Glasgow.
Robert Liston (minister)
Robert Liston (22 March 1730 – 11 February 1796) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Robert Liston (22 March 1730 – 11 February 1796) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
Robert Rollock
Robert Rollock (c. 1555 – 8 February 1599) was the first principal of the university of Edinburgh.
Robert Rollock (c. 1555 – 8 February 1599) was the first principal of the university of Edinburgh.
Robert Small (minister)
Robert Small (1732 - 1808) was a Scottish Minister who was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1791, which seems to have been a fairly routine meeing.
Robert Small (1732 - 1808) was a Scottish Minister who was Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland in 1791, which seems to have been a fairly routine meeing.
Ronald Selby Wright
Ronald William Vernon Selby Wright CVO TD JP FRSE FSAScot (12 June 1908, Glasgow - 24 October 1995, Edinburgh) was a Church of Scotland minister.
Ronald William Vernon Selby Wright CVO TD JP FRSE FSAScot (12 June 1908, Glasgow - 24 October 1995, Edinburgh) was a Church of Scotland minister.
Sandy McDonald (minister)
Alexander "Sandy" McDonald is a retired Scottish minister.
Alexander "Sandy" McDonald is a retired Scottish minister.
Sheilagh M. Kesting
Sheilagh Kesting (born 10 June 1953) is a Scottish minister and the first female minister (though not the first female) to be elected Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland ...
Sheilagh Kesting (born 10 June 1953) is a Scottish minister and the first female minister (though not the first female) to be elected Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland ...
Thomas Hardy (minister)
Thomas Hardy, (1747–1798) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Professor of Eccesiastical History at Edinburgh University.
Thomas Hardy, (1747–1798) was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland and Professor of Eccesiastical History at Edinburgh University.
Thomas Moffat Murchison
The Very Rev Thomas Moffat Murchison DD, MA was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and Scottish Gaelic scholar.
The Very Rev Thomas Moffat Murchison DD, MA was an eminent Church of Scotland minister and Scottish Gaelic scholar.
Thomas Torrance
Thomas Forsyth Torrance was a 20th century Protestant Christian theologian who served for 27 years as Professor of Christian Dogmatics at New College, Edinburgh in the University of Edinburgh, d...
Thomas Forsyth Torrance was a 20th century Protestant Christian theologian who served for 27 years as Professor of Christian Dogmatics at New College, Edinburgh in the University of Edinburgh, d...
Wallace Williamson
Andrew Wallace Williamson KCVO was a Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
Andrew Wallace Williamson KCVO was a Church of Scotland minister in the 20th century.
William Carstares
William Carstares, a minister of the Church of Scotland, was born at Cathcart, near Glasgow, Scotland.
William Carstares, a minister of the Church of Scotland, was born at Cathcart, near Glasgow, Scotland.
William Dalrymple (moderator)
William Dalrymple, D.D. was a Scottish religious writer, minister and moderator of the Church of Scotland.
William Dalrymple, D.D. was a Scottish religious writer, minister and moderator of the Church of Scotland.
William Greenfield (Minister)
William Greenfield was a Scottish minister, literary critic, author and mathematician whose career ended in scandal, resulting in him being excommunicated from the Church of Scotland, having h...
William Greenfield was a Scottish minister, literary critic, author and mathematician whose career ended in scandal, resulting in him being excommunicated from the Church of Scotland, having h...
William Hamilton (educator)
William Hamilton (1669–1732) was a Scottish Presbyterian theologian and minister of the Church of Scotland.
William Hamilton (1669–1732) was a Scottish Presbyterian theologian and minister of the Church of Scotland.
William Hewitt (moderator)
William Currie Hewitt (born 1951) is a minister of the Church of Scotland and is a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (2009–2010).
William Currie Hewitt (born 1951) is a minister of the Church of Scotland and is a former Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland (2009–2010).
William Macmillan (Moderator)
William B. R. Macmillan (1927-2002) was a minister of the Church of Scotland.
William B. R. Macmillan (1927-2002) was a minister of the Church of Scotland.
William Moodie
William Moodie FRSE was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, philologist, and Professor of Hebrew at Edinburgh University.
William Moodie FRSE was a Scottish Minister, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, philologist, and Professor of Hebrew at Edinburgh University.
William Robertson (historian)
William Robertson FRSE FSA (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh.
William Robertson FRSE FSA (19 September 1721 – 11 June 1793) was a Scottish historian, minister of religion, and Principal of the University of Edinburgh.
William Taylor (minister)
William Taylor was a Scottish Minister, Principal of Glasgow University and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
William Taylor was a Scottish Minister, Principal of Glasgow University and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland.
William Wishart (secundus)
William Wishart (secundus) (1691/2-1753) was the Principal of Edinburgh University from 1736 to 1753.
William Wishart (secundus) (1691/2-1753) was the Principal of Edinburgh University from 1736 to 1753.