Andrew Bartholomew Torrance

Andrew Bartholomew Torrance is a Professor of Theology and Co-Director of the Logos Institute for Analytic and Exegetical Theology at the University of St Andrews. He previously led the Scientists in Congregations Scotland initiative to foster dialogue between science and faith. His research focuses on systematic theology, Christian doctrine (especially creation, Christology, and pneumatology), and 19th/20th century thinkers like Kierkegaard and Barth. He holds a doctorate from the University of Otago (2013).

• Affiliations: School of Divinity, Logos Institute, Church of Scotland advisor (Theological Forum, Grasping the Nettle initiative)
• Education: PhD (Theology, University of Otago, 2013)

Research Interests: His work bridges theology and science, exploring topics like accountability as a relational virtue, theological anthropology, and the integration of analytic theology with exegesis. Recent projects include studies on human identity (with Biologos) and a forthcoming book on theological progress.

Grants (2013–2023): Over £1.5M from Templeton programs for projects like the Logos Institute (2016–2020), Scientists in Congregations Scotland (2013–2016), and interdisciplinary accountability research (2020–2023). Notable collaborations include Baylor University and Biologos Foundation.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Logos Institute, which focuses on analytic and exegetical theology, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and training PhD students. Collaborates with scholars like Oliver Crisp and Alan Torrance (his father).