Andrew Torrance

Andrew Torrance is Professor of Theology at the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews, and Co-Director of the Logos Institute for Analytic and Exegetical Theology alongside Oliver Crisp. He received his doctorate from the University of Otago in 2013, focusing on Søren Kierkegaard's and Karl Barth's theology of conversion.

His educational background includes a doctorate from the University of Otago (2013), with a focus on Kierkegaard and Barth's theology of conversion. Prior to his permanent appointment at St Andrews, he launched and led the programme 'Scientists in Congregations Scotland,' exploring constructive conversations about science and faith within church contexts.

Professor Torrance's research spans systematic theology (analytic, exegetical, and philosophical approaches), Christian doctrine (creation, Christology, theological anthropology, revelation, pneumatology), 19th-20th century Christian thought (Kierkegaard, Bonhoeffer, Barth), philosophy of religion, and science-theology dialogue. His work consistently bridges theological inquiry with philosophical and scientific frameworks.

His recent publications demonstrate a sustained focus on accountability, theological anthropology, and science-theology intersections. A significant trend emerges in how he develops theological concepts that engage contemporary philosophical and psychological frameworks, particularly regarding human flourishing, accountability as a relational virtue, and the nature of religious belief within scientific contexts.

• $329,372 (NZD) from John Templeton Foundation (2020-2023) for 'Theological Anthropology, Fundamental Need, and Human Flourishing'
• $134,966 (USD) from Templeton Religion Trust (2018-2021) for 'Accountability as a Relational Virtue'
• $100,000 (USD) from Blankemeyer Foundation (2018-2021) for James Gregory lectures
• £1,584,754 from Templeton Religion Trust (2016-2020) for Logos Institute
• $50,000 (USD) from John Templeton Foundation (2016-2018) for James Gregory lectures
• $3,500 (USD) for project on Christian conversion (2016-2017)
• £509,389 from John Templeton Foundation (2013-2016) for 'Scientists in Congregations, Scotland'

Professor Torrance supervises postgraduate research students, with 14 students listed in his supervised work. He teaches courses including Theology: Issues and History, The Theology of Søren Kierkegaard, Theological Anthropology, Analytic Theology: God, History, and Revelation, Reconciliation: Divine and Human, Persons: Divine and Human, and Pauline Theology. He serves as theological advisor for Learn, member of the Theological Forum for Church of Scotland, and member of the Advisory Council for the Grasping the Nettle initiative in Scotland.