Previously taught systematic theology at the Universities of Aberdeen, St Andrews, and Edinburgh. A member of: the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, USA (Visiting Research Fellow, 2002-3); the American Academy of Religion; the Tyndale Fellowship for biblical and theological research; the Society for the Study of Theology.
Currently writing a book on Martin Luther's theology as one of two metaphysical pillars of the mainstream theological tradition (the other being Thomistic metaphysics). Also researches into: Luther's understanding of the last supper as God's last will and testament; systematic theology and canonical shaping; theological explanations of divine action in the world; different conceptualities of thinking about the relation between God and Jesus of Nazareth; the theology of Karl Barth; the philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein.
He is the convener of the taught Masters programme in Advanced Studies for the Christian Ministry.
See webpage: http://www.roehampton.ac.uk/postgraduate-courses/christian-ministry/index.html for more details.
"Neil MacDonald's reflection moves back, forth and sideways between critical biblical study, high-modern philosophy in the analytical tradition, and classical Christian doctrine. Most who have attempted such explorations have reported mostly blockades and traps. MacDonald discovers instead sudden opportunities of faithful insight and of - very often unexpected - theological construction. A remarkable and, I think, important book, to be read with attention."
"MacDonald's is a voice crying in the wilderness. This is a brilliant effort to combine the very best in historical-critical and theological exegesis with dogmatic and philosophical reflection of a very high level. The writing style is lucid and at times almost poetic, which a theme as exalted as God's work in time requires. Sophisticated and full of insight. May his tribe increase."
Brevard Childs, Sterling Professor of Divinity (Emeritus), Yale University, USA.
Trevor Hart, Professor of Divinity, University of St Andrews, Scotland.
Stanley Hauerwas, Gilbert T Rowe Professor of Theological Ethics, Duke University, USA.
Christopher R Seitz, Professor of Old Testament and Theological Studies, University of St Andrews, Scotland.