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Nigel Biggar
Profile
Nigel Biggar is a British Anglican priest, theologian, and life peer who has served as a member of the House of Lords since January 2025. Previously, he held the position of Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford from 2007 to 2022. A noted academic, his work often focuses on Christian ethics, war, and historical morality. He gained significant public attention for his project 'Ethics and Empire' and his 2023 book, 'Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning,' which sparked extensive debate regarding the legacy of the British Empire.
Details
- Born
- 1955-03-14 · 71 years old
- Birth place
- Castle Douglas, Scotland
- Education
- Worcester College, Oxford (BA, MA); University of Chicago (MA, PhD); Regent College (MCS)
- Career
- Regius Professor of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford; Librarian and research fellow at Latimer House; Chaplain and fellow of Oriel College, Oxford; Professor of Theology at the University of Leeds; Professor of Theology and Ethics at Trinity College Dublin
