Priest and theologian: ordained deacon 1931, priest 1932; Fellow, Chaplain and Tutor, Lincoln College, Oxford 1935–50; Canon Residentiary, Durham Cathedral 1950–73, Treasurer 1956–73, Sub–Dean 1959–73, Acting Dean 1973; Lightfoot Professor of Divinity, Durham University 1950–58, Van Mildert Professor of Divinity 1958–73 (Emeritus); DD 1955; married 1936 to Constance Parker (two sons)