Hueston Finlay
Irish Anglican priest and academic
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Hueston Finlay is an Irish Anglican priest and academic, specialising in systematic theology. Since January 2026, he has served as the Dean of King's College, Cambridge.[1] He is also an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Aberdeen.[1][2]
Hueston Finlay | |
|---|---|
| Dean of King's College, Cambridge | |
| In office | 26 January 2026 - present |
| Predecessor | Stephen Cherry |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | Deacon (1989) Priest (1990) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | |
| Nationality | Irish |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Alma mater | Open University King's College, London Trinity College, Dublin |
Previously, he was vice-dean of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle (2004–2025) and warden of St George's House (2008–2025).[2]
Early life and education
Finlay was born and brought up in Portlaoise.[3]
Finlay began his further education at Trinity College, Dublin, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Engineering in 1985. His theological studies began with a Bachelor of Theology (BTh) degree in 1989 - also at Trinity College - followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at King's College, London in 1998.[4]
Most recently Finlay read Pure Mathematics through the Open University, graduating with a Master of Science (MSc) in 2016.[4][5]
Ecclesiastical career
Finlay has held roles in Kilkenny, Cambridge and Windsor.[2][6]
- Curate, St Canice's Cathedral, Kilkenny (1989–1992) - bishop's vicar, diocesan librarian and registrar, teaching theology and lecturing on ethics and doctrine for the diocesan adult education program.[2]
- Curate, University Church, Cambridge and Chaplain, Girton College, Cambridge (1992–1995).
- Dean of Chapel and Director of Studies in Theology, Magdalene College, Cambridge (1995–2004).
- Canon (2004–2025) and Vice-Dean (2014–2025), St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle.
- Warden, St George's House (2008–2025).
Selected works
- ‘Feeling of absolute dependence’ or ‘absolute feeling of dependence’? A question revisited (2005).[7]