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Dr Dafydd Daniel is a Lecturer in Divinity at the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews. Previously, he held roles as McDonald Lecturer in Christian Ethics and Director of Applied Theology at the University of Oxford. He holds a BA from the University of Cambridge, a Master's from Yale University Divinity School, and a DPhil from Oxford. His research focuses on theological ethics, historical theology, and Enlightenment studies, with a particular emphasis on the Scottish Enlightenment. He has authored books such as Conscience and the Age of Reason and edited journal special issues on topics like land ownership and Scottish identity. Dr Daniel is a BBC and AHRC New Generation Thinker, contributing to radio documentaries and public engagement projects. His current projects include a book on philosophical theology and a grant-funded study on Scottish land ownership.
Education:
- BA in Theology and Religious Studies, University of Cambridge
- MA in Philosophical Theology and Philosophy of Religion, Yale University Divinity School
- DPhil in Theology, University of Oxford
- Certificate in Principles and Practice of Assessment, University of Cambridge
- PGCE in Religious Education, University of Oxford
Research Interests:
Explores ethical and political debates through historical context, emphasizing the interplay between theology and modern thought. Specializes in Enlightenment-era intellectual history, particularly Scottish contributions to ethics and philosophy. Engages with themes like conscience, moral law, and the relationship between religion and science.
Media and Outreach:
Contributor to BBC Radio 4’s Free Thinking, National Geographic’s The Story of God, and podcasts like Talking Emotions. Known for documentaries on topics ranging from human rights to sin-eating practices. Publicly discusses complex theological ideas through accessible formats.
Grants and Projects:
- Lead on Owning the Future of Scot-Land: Land, Ownership, and Scottish Identity (Scotland’s Future Series grant)
- Editorial role for History of European Ideas special issue on the Church and British Moralists
Teaching:
- Courses include God and the World: Introducing Theology, Philosophical Theology, and Christianity and Politics
- Focuses on ethics, historical theology, and contemporary theological debates
