Background
Dawson-Walker was born on 20 December 1868 to Richard Felvus Walker.
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Dawson Dawson-Walker
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He was educated at Bradford Grammar School, an independent school in Bradford, Yorkshire. Having been awarded a scholarship, he studied classics at Corpus Christi College, Oxford. He therefore graduated from the University of Oxford with a Bachelor of Arts (Bachelor) degree in 1891.
In 1901, he completed a Bachelor of Divinity (Bachelor's Degree) degree from Oxford.
In 1905, he completed a Doctor of Divinity (Doctor of Divinity) degree from Oxford and was awarded a Doctor of Divinity ad eundem by Durham University.
Career
From 1911 to 1919, he was Principal of Street John"s College, Durham. From 1919 to his death in 1934, he was Van Mildert Professor of Divinity at Durham University and a Canon Residentiary of Durham Cathedral. He was awarded a first class in the Honour Moderations in 1889 and a second class in Literae Humaniores in 1891.
He served his curacy at Bradford Parish Church in Bradford, Yorkshire.
He then joined Durham University as a lecturer in classics. In 1898, he was appointed a tutor in theology.
In 1901, he became a chaplain at County Hospital, Durham and censor of Street Cuthbert"s Society, Durham. In 1909, he was appointed Examining Chaplain for ordination candidates in the Diocese of Durham.
From 1910 to 1919, he was Professor of Biblical Exegesis at Durham University.
From 1911 to 1919, he was additionally Principal of Street John"s College, Durham. In 1918, he became chaplain to the Corporation of Durham. He maintained a personal interest in the development of his students during and after his time as principal.
In 1919, he was appointed Van Mildert Professor of Divinity at Durham University and a Canon Residentiary of Durham Cathedral.
These two appointments and his chaplaincy of the Corporation of Durham, meant that he crossed community boundaries and connected town, gown and the clergy.
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Religion
Anglicanism Evangelical