John Caird (theologian)
John Caird | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 December 1820 Greenock, Scotland |
| Died | 30 July 1898 (aged 77) Greenock, Scotland |
| Office | Principal of the University of Glasgow (1873–1898) |
| Spouse |
Isabella Glover (m. 1858) |
| Relatives | Edward Caird (brother) |
| Ecclesiastical career | |
| Religion | Christianity (Presbyterian) |
| Church | Church of Scotland |
| Ordained | 1845 |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | University of Glasgow |
| Influences | G. W. F. Hegel |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Theology |
| School or tradition | British idealism |
| Institutions | University of Glasgow |
| Notable works | An Introduction to the Philosophy of Religion (1880) |
| Influenced | |
John Caird FRSE DD LLD (1820–1898) was a Scottish theologian. He entered the Church of Scotland, of which he became one of the most eloquent preachers. He served as the Principal of the University of Glasgow from 1873 until 1898.