A theologian and ethicist, Professor Gill previously held a chair at Newcastle University, and prior to that taught for 16 years in Edinburgh. As Ramsey Professor of Modern Theology, he is also an adviser to the Archbishop of Canterbury in theology and ethics, medical ethics particularly. He chairs Dr Carey's medical ethics advisory group. Theology is a small department of the University of Kent and plays an important part in inter-disciplinary work at the university. He teaches courses in Christian ethics and in science and theology for the religious studies degree.
Most students come to the department to study at post-graduate level.
There is an MA in Applied Theology, and in the past six years students have come from Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, South Africa, India and Korea. Professor Gill explains that many are sponsored by their provinces, and he would welcome enquiries from bishops while they are at Lambeth. Professor Gill is expected to teach for two terms each year in the university, and in the summer term to travel and teach round the Anglican Communion. In recent years he has visited South Africa, New Zealand, Korea, Japan, Hong Kong and Australia, and he goes to the United States at least once every year. Professor Gill is married to Jenny, a doctor who is a regional director of primary care.