William Reginald Ward FRHistS FBA (1925 – 2010) was a British historian who was President of the Ecclesiastical History Society and Secretary, President and Vice-President of the Chetham Society.

William Reginald Ward
Born1925
Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England
Died2010
NationalityBritish
Academic background
Alma mater
Academic work
EraMiddle Ages
DisciplineHistory
Sub-disciplineReligious History
Main interestsJohn Wesley

He was born in Chesterfield, Derbyshire to Primitive Methodist parents.[1] He studied at Oxford, where he met his future wife, Barbara. He taught at Ruskin College whilst working on his PhD.

Initially, Ward concentrated his studies on eighteenth century British history but the bulk of his work concerned religious history. He was one of the co-editors on the definitive, scholarly edition of John Wesley's works.[2]

He was a Member of the Chetham Society, serving as a Member of Council (1964-2010), Secretary (1964–84), President (1984–92), and Vice-President (1993-2010).[3] He was a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and British Academy and also President of the Ecclesiastical History Society (1970–71).[4]

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  1. ^ Andrew Chandler, ‘Nachruf/Obituary: W. Reginald Ward (1925-2010)’, Kirchliche Zeitgeschichte, Vol. 23, No. 2, Zwischen Aufbruch und Anpassung – Kirchenreform im 20. Jahrhundert / Departures and Adaptions – Church Reform in the 20. Century (2010), p. 360.
  2. ^ Chandler, p. 360.
  3. ^ "Chetham Society: Officers and Council" (PDF). Chetham Society. 11 June 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2016.
  4. ^ Past Presidents - Ecclesiastical History Society
Professional and academic associations
Preceded by President of the Ecclesiastical History Society
1970–71
Succeeded by
Preceded by President of the Chetham Society
1984–92
Succeeded by
Preceded by Vice-President of the Chetham Society
1993–2010
Succeeded by
Henry D. Rack
Preceded by Secretary of the Chetham Society
1964–84
Succeeded by
Henry D. Rack