The SCS Story
How the Society came into being...
How the Society came into being...
The Society was born out of a desire to focus more on the person, presence, and power of the Spirit both in academic discourse and for the life of the church. We saw a gap in Western academic spaces for attending to the third person of the Trinity from a charismatic perspective and our hope is to fill that gap. We are also aware of the growing number of charismatics who have recently gone into academic theology and so we welcome the opportunity to engage with one another’s work.
Although the Society is run by a group of charismatic scholars affiliated with WTC Theology, we welcome contributors from all traditions and backgrounds who would like to engage in the conversation. All theological disciplines are welcome and a particular focus is given to biblical studies, systematic, and historical theology. The society is committed to cultivating a global community of scholars who will benefit both the academy and the church.
The Society was born out of a desire to focus more on the person, presence, and power of the Spirit both in academic discourse and for the life of the church. We saw a gap in Western academic spaces for attending to the third person of the Trinity from a charismatic perspective and our hope is to fill that gap. We are also aware of the growing number of charismatics who have recently gone into academic theology and so we welcome the opportunity to engage with one another’s work.
Although the Society is run by a group of charismatic scholars, we welcome contributors from all traditions and backgrounds who would like to engage in the conversation. All theological disciplines are welcome and a particular focus is given to biblical studies, systematic, and historical theology. The society is committed to cultivating a global community of scholars who will benefit both the academy and the church.
Lucy is the President of WTC, following her role as Principal from 2013-2024, teaching Christian Doctrine. She holds bachelor's degrees in both English and Divinity. She completed her MA in Systematic Theology at King’s College, London, and her PhD through the University of Otago, New Zealand. She also holds the position of honorary lecturer in the School of Divinity at the University of St Andrews. She and her husband, Nick Crawley, founded Crossnet Church where they still serve as guardians and which is part of the 24-7 Prayer Communities Network.
Freddy is Dean of Studies and teaches Old Testament and Biblical Hebrew. He holds a BA in History and English Literature, a PGCE in History, an MA in Kingdom Theology, and a PhD in Hebrew Bible from Kings College London. His research interests include: Hebrew poetry, especially lament poetry; exilic biblical literature; and the theological traditions of creation and covenant. He is the author of 'The God of Page One' (2012) and 'The Colossian Image' (2016). Freddy lives in Churchdown with his wife Ali and their two daughters.
David is the Associate Dean of Programmes at WTC as well as their Scotland Hub Director. He is also a Research Assistant at the University of St Andrews. He is passionate about how theological education can serve and transform the church. He holds a BA in Theology, a PGDE in RMPS, an MLitt in Systematic and Historical Theology, and a PhD in Systematic and Political Theology from the University of St Andrews entitled ‘Learning to Love: A Theological Response to our Polarised World’. He lives with his wife Madeleine in Cupar, Fife.
Jason is Professor of New Testament at Gordon College in Massachusetts. He received his Ph.D. in New Testament from Asbury Theological Seminary in 2015. His interest in the Apostle Paul has led to numerous presentations, and teaching in India, Nigeria, Estonia, Turkey, Italy, and England. He is the co-author of four books and has written numerous academic articles. More recently, he published three articles in the landmark 2nd edition Dictionary of Paul and His Letters with Intervarsity Press. Jason is married to his wife Lisa and they have two children.
Sarah is a Lecturer in Evangelism and Church Planting and History of Reformation at WTC. She holds the following degrees: BS and Master in City Planning from MIT, an MA in Theology from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, an MLitt in Analytical and Exegetical Theology from University of St. Andrews, Scotland, and a PhD in Divinity from the University of Aberdeen. Sarah's research interests include atonement, pneumatology, ecclesiology, theologies of race, and biblical ethics.
Tessa teaches Systematic Theology at WTC. She holds a BA in Biblical and Theological Studies with an emphasis in Classics and an MA in Classical Theology from Biola University. She is currently completing her PhD in Divinity at the University of St Andrews. Her research focuses on the transfiguration scene and transfiguration theology in the Gospel of Luke. She lives in St Andrews with her husband, Sam, where they enjoy hosting and cooking for their friends and exploring the beauty of Scotland together.
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