Charles Earle Raven (4 July 1885—8 July 1964) was an English theologian, Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge University, and Master of Christ's College, Cambridge. His works have been influential in the history of science publishing on the positive effects that theology has had upon modern science.[1]
As a pacifist, he was an active supporter of the Peace Pledge Union and the Fellowship of Reconciliation.
Charles Raven was the father of John Raven, the classical scholar and botanist, and grandfather of Andrew Raven and Sarah Raven.[2]
| Academic offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Alexander Nairne |
Regius Professor of Divinity at Cambridge 1932—1950 |
Succeeded by Michael Ramsey |
| Preceded by Charles Galton Darwin |
Master of Christ's College, Cambridge 1939-1950 |
Succeeded by Brian Downs |
| Preceded by Henry Thirkill |
Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge 1947–1949 |
Succeeded by Sydney Castle Roberts |