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James Tulloch
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John Tulloch, 1880 portrait by Robert Herdman
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| Principal of the University of St Andrews | |
| In office 1859–1886 |
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| Preceded by | Sir David Brewster |
| Succeeded by | Sir James Donadlson |
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| Born | 1 June 1812 Bridge of Earn, Perthshire, Scotland |
| Died | 13 February 1886 (aged 73) Torquay, Devon, England |
| Spouse | Jane Anne Sophia |
| Education | Perth Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University of St Andrews University of Edinburgh |
| Profession | Theologian |
John Tulloch (born June 1, 1823 – died February 13, 1886) was an important Scottish thinker. He was a theologian, which means he studied religion and religious beliefs. He also became the head of a university college.
Early Life and Education
John Tulloch was born in a place called Dron, near Bridge of Earn in Perthshire, Scotland. His father, William Weir Tulloch, was a church minister. John had a twin brother.
He went to Perth Grammar School for his early education. Later, he studied religion at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh.
In 1844, he was allowed to preach by a church group called the Presbytery of Perth. The next year, he became a minister (a church leader) at St Paul's church in Dundee. In 1849, he moved to lead the church in Kettins.
Becoming a Principal
In 1854, John Tulloch was chosen to be the Principal of St Mary's College, St Andrews. This meant he was the head of that college. Around this time, he also wrote an important essay about Theism, which is the belief in God.
At St Andrews, Tulloch was also a professor. He taught about different religions and how religious ideas changed over time. He was even one of the Queen's Chaplains for Scotland. This meant he preached sermons to Queen Victoria between 1866 and 1876.
Church and Education Leader
John Tulloch was well-liked by his students. In 1862, he started taking a big role in the meetings of the Church of Scotland. He cared a lot about improving education in Scotland, both in schools and universities. He helped set up the main school system under the Education Act of 1872.
In 1878, Tulloch was chosen to be the Moderator of the General Assembly. This is a very important leadership position in the Church of Scotland. He worked hard to make the national church more open to different ideas.
He believed that a church should welcome many different views. He also thought that signing a creed (a statement of beliefs) didn't mean someone had to agree with every tiny detail. Instead, it meant agreeing with the main ideas or spirit of the beliefs.
Later Years and Legacy
For three years before he passed away, John Tulloch led a church committee. This committee dealt with discussions about whether the Church of Scotland should remain the national church. In 1884, he was a special guest at a dinner hosted by a Scottish leader, honouring William Ewart Gladstone, a famous British Prime Minister.
John Tulloch died in Torquay, England, in 1886. His body was brought back to Scotland to be buried. He rests under a large memorial in the Eastern Cemetery in St Andrews. His wife, Jane Anne Sophia, is buried with him.
Family Life
John Tulloch had an older brother named David Tulloch, who also became a minister. David passed away in 1841.
Published Works
John Tulloch wrote many books, especially about church history. His most famous works are collections of stories about important leaders in church history, including those from the Reformation period.
His major book, Rational Theology and Christian Philosophy (1872), looked at the ideas of thinkers from the 17th century. He also gave a series of lectures on the idea of sin, which were later published.
Some of his other works include:
- Beginning Life a Book for Young Men (1863)
- Modern Theories in Philosophy and Religion (1884)
