Robert Davidson

Background

Davidson, Robert was born on March 30, 1927. Son of George Braid Davidson and Gertrude May Ward.

Education

Master of Arts in Classics with 1st class honors, University St. Andrews, 1949. Bachelor's Degree in Old Testament with distinction, University St. Andrews, 1952. Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University Aberdeen, 1985.

Doctor of Divinity (honorary), University Glasgow, 1993.

Career

From assistant lecturer to lecturer Biblical studies University Aberdeen, 1953-1960. Lecturer Hebrew and Old Testament University St. Andrews, 1960-1966. Lecturer Old Testament studies University Edinburgh, 1966-1969, senior lecturer, 1969-1972.

Professor Old Testament language and literature University Glasgow, 1972-1991. Principal Trinity College, Glasgow, 1982-1991. Edward Cadbury lecturer Birmingham University, 1988-1989.

Moderator general assembly Church Scotland, 1990-1991.

Achievements

• Robert Davidson has been listed as a noteworthy Religious studies educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Fellow Royal Society Edinburgh.

Interests

• Avocations: music, gardening.

Connections

Married Elizabeth May Robertson, 1952. 8 children.

Father:

George Braid Davidson

Mother:

Gertrude May Ward

Spouse:

Elizabeth May Robertson