Alan Richardson Fellowship

Awarded Annually

The Alan Richardson Fellowship was founded in honour of the Very Reverend Alan Richardson, K.B.E., D.D. (1905-75), formerly Dean of York, Professor of Christian Theology in the University of Nottingham and Canon of Durham Cathedral.

Recent holders have included:

• Professor Oliver Crisp (University of St Andrews) 2025-2026 Fellow
• Professor Judith Wolfe (University of St Andrews) 2024-2025 Fellow
• Professor Hans Boersma (Nashotah House Theological Seminary) 2023-2024 Fellow
• Revd Dr Matthew Olver (Nashotah House Theological Seminary) 2022-2023 Fellow
• Professor Judith Wolfe (University of St Andrews) 2021-2022 Fellow
• Professor Vincent Lloyd (University of Notre Dame) 2018-2019 Fellow
• Professor Sam Reimer (Crandall University) 2017-2018 Fellow
• Revd Professor Philip G. Ziegler (University of Aberdeen) 2016-17 Fellow
• Dr. Peter Sedgwick (Cardiff University)
• Paul Shore (Brandon University, Manitoba)
• Professor Robin Le Poidevin (University of Leeds)
• Professor Paul Lakeland (Fairfield University)
• Dr. Ashley Null (Virginia Theological Seminary)
• Professor Jean Porter (University of Notre Dame, Indiana)
• Professor Paul Griffiths (Duke University)
• Professor Ellen Charry (Princeton Theological Seminary, New Jersey)
• Professor Nicholas Healy (St. John's University, New York)
• Dr. Douglas Hedley (Cambridge University)
• Professor Jens Schjørring (University of Aarhus, Denmark)
• Professor David Cunningham (Seabury-Western Theological Seminary, Illinois)
• Professor Jan-Olav Henriksen (Norwegian Lutheran School of Theology, Oslo)
• Professor Stephen Clark (Liverpool University)
• Professor John de Gruchy (University of Cape Town)
• Professor Adrian Thatcher (College of St. Mark and St. John, Plymouth)
• Dr. David Fagerberg (Concordia College, Minnesota)
• Dr. Mary Charles Murray (University of Nottingham)
• Dr. Denys Turner (Yale University)
• Professor Lee Gibbs (Cleveland State University)
• Professor Vincent Brümmer (University of Utrecht)

Aims

The Fellowship was endowed to promote research into the exposition and defence of Christian doctrine in the context of contemporary thought and its challenges.

Eligibility

It is open to any person whose research interests accord with these aims, without restriction in respect of denomination, ordination, sex or nationality.  However, the committee is particularly concerned to encourage applications from established scholars.

Conditions of appointment

The Fellowship-holder shall undertake a period of research in the Durham University in accordance with a plan approved by the Electors.  She or he shall be a member of the Society of Fellows of Durham University, and be proposed to Senate as an Honorary Fellow of the Department of Theology and Religion for the duration of her or his residence.  She or he shall also be a member of one of the University’s Colleges.  While resident, the Fellow shall offer at least one public research level presentation within the University on a topic related to his or her research programme.

Financial arrangements

The Fellowship Fund shall provide full board and accommodation for the Fellow herself/himself; i.e. for one person for one term in Durham, together with such additional expenses including research costs, as the Electors may determine.  The full costs of travel to and from Durham will also be met.

Referees

Applicants should supply the names of two referees and should note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the referees write to the Secretary of the Board of Studies at the address below by the closing date, supporting their application.