About
Dr. Oliver B. Langworthy is a Lecturer and Academic Editor at the School of Divinity of the University of St Andrews. His primary research interests include Patristics, Late Antiquity, Pneumatology, Ecclesiastical History, and Animal Ethics. He supervises PhD student Anna Christine Seiple and teaches modules such as DI2006 and DI5535.
Key research areas involve the study of early Christian theologians like Gregory of Nazianzus and Theodoret, focusing on doctrinal development, pneumatological themes, and the reception of patristic thought. His work also explores intersections between theology and animal ethics, particularly through late antique philosophical and theological frameworks.
- Scientific Awards:
- Journal of Ecclesiastical History Eusebius Essay Prize (2018)
Dr. Langworthy’s teaching and research reflect a deep engagement with primary sources from late antiquity, emphasizing their relevance to contemporary theological discourse. His publications bridge historical scholarship with thematic inquiries into holiness, creation, and early Christian identity.
