Hueston Finlay

Hueston Finlay is an Irish Anglican priest and academic, specialising in systematic theology. Since January 2026, he serves as the Dean of King's College, Cambridge.

Previously, he was Dean of Magdalene College Cambridge and subsequently Vice-Dean of St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle (2004–2025) and Warden of St George's House (2008–2025).

Finlay was educated at Wesley College Dublin and began his further education at Trinity College, Dublin, graduating with an Engineering degree (B.A.; B.A.I.) 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.

Most recently Finlay read Pure Mathematics through the Open University, graduating with a Master of Science (MSc) in 2016.

In the field of theology Finlay studies Schleiermacher and Barth with particular reference to the former. He is interested in Barth as a natural inheritor of Schleiermacher, rather than a direct opponent. He is also interested in the relationship between theology and other disciplines, especially the fields of mathematics, music, and literature.

Ecclesiastical career

Finlay has held roles in Kilkenny, Cambridge and Windsor.

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.