New principal for Edinburgh Theological Seminary

James Patterson  |  People
Date posted:  28 Jun 2025
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New principal for Edinburgh Theological Seminary

Thomas Davis

The General Assembly of the Free Church of Scotland has appointed Dr Thomas Davis as the next Principal of the Edinburgh Theological Seminary (ETS).

Dr Davis will begin his new role in June 2028 upon the retirement of the current principal, Revd Iver Martin. Until then, he will teach some classes in Systematic Theology.

Dr Davis, who holds a PhD in the theology of William Cunningham, is currently minister at Carloway Free Church on the Isle of Lewis.

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