Douglas William David Shaw

Background

Shaw, Douglas William David was born on June 25, 1928 in Edinburgh, Scotland. Son of William David and Nansie (Smart) Shaw.

Education

Bachelor, Cambridge (England) University, 1948. Master of Arts, Cambridge (England) University, 1978. Bachelor of Laws, Edinburgh University, 1951.

Bachelor's Degree, Edinburgh University, 1960. Doctor of Divinity, Glasgow (Scotland) University, 1992.

Career

Managing clerk, Linklaters & Paines, London, 1951-1952; partner, Davidson & Syme, Edinburgh, 1952-1957; associate minister, St. George's West Church, Edinburgh, 1960-1963; lecturer, New College U. Edinburgh, Edinburgh, 1963-1979; dean faculty, principal, New College U. Edinburgh, Edinburgh, 1973-1978; professor divinity, St. Mary's College U., St. Andrews, Scotland, 1979-1992; principal, St. Mary's College U. St. Andrews, 1987-1992; retired.

Achievements

• Douglas William David Shaw has been listed as a notable minister, religious studies educator, writer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Observer 2d Vatican Council, Rome, 1962. President European committee World Alliance of Reformed Churches, 1980-1987, executive committee, 1981-1988. Fraternal delegate Synod of Bishops in Europe, Rome, 1991.

Member Royal and Ancient Golf Club, New Club Edinburgh.

Connections

Father:

William David Shaw

Mother:

Nansie (Smart) Shaw