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Stephen Ralph Holmes is a Senior Lecturer in Theology at the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews, with an affiliation to the Centre for Higher Education Research. He holds an ORCID profile and has been actively involved in academic and denominational advisory roles since 2004. His research focuses on the history of Reformed and Baptist theological traditions, the doctrine of God, and contemporary theological methodological questions.
His educational and professional background includes extensive work with Christian denominations such as the Baptist Union of Great Britain and the Evangelical Alliance. Holmes has supervised 14 postgraduate research students and is currently accepting new students in areas like Baptist history, Reformed theology, and atonement studies.
Research interests span systematic and historical theology, patristics, and practical theology. He is particularly known for work on 17th- and 18th-century Baptist movements, the Trinity, and the extent of the atonement. Recent projects include editing Andrew Fuller’s sermons and studying Matthew Caffyn’s General Baptist theology.
Over 45 academic activities include invited lectures on topics like missional ecclesiology and theological perspectives on prayer. He has authored 108 research outputs, including books and articles on Baptist history, Trinitarian doctrine, and online worship practices.
Prizes include leadership roles in theological advisory committees (Evangelical Alliance, Baptist Union) and impactful contributions like the Bible, Church and Politics: The Politics of Christmas Report. His work bridges historical scholarship with contemporary theological challenges, influencing both academic and denominational spheres.
