The positions of principal of St Mary's College and professor of theology were not well paid and it was the custom that the holder of these positions was also minister at the Holy Trinity Church in South Street, St Andrews. Haldane followed the custom and was appointed to the parish church.
Ang mga posisyon ng punong-guro ng St Mary's College at propesor ng teolohiya ay hindi mabuti bayad at ito ay ang custom na ang may-hawak ng mga posisyong ito ay din maglingkod sa Banal na Trinity Church sa South Street, St Andrews. Haldane sinundan ng custom at noon ay hihirangin upang angkinin ang parokya simbahan.