William S. Barker

William Shirmer Barker (born 1934) is an American church historian, educator, and leader.

William Shirmer Barker
Born1934
EducationPrinceton University, Cornell University, Covenant Theological Seminary & Vanderbilt University
MovementPresbyterian Church in America

Barker studied at Princeton University, Cornell University, Covenant Theological Seminary, and Vanderbilt University.[1] He taught at Covenant College before moving to Covenant Theological Seminary in 1972. In 1977 he succeeded Robert G. Rayburn as President of Covenant Seminary, and served in this position until 1984. He then took up a position as editor of Presbyterian Journal, before returning to teaching, this time at Westminster Theological Seminary.[1]

In 1994, Barker was elected Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in America.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Emeritus Faculty". Westminster Theological Seminary. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  2. ^ Macklin, William R. (8 June 1994). "Teacher Of Church History To Lead Presbyterians He Has Taught In Glenside The Last 7 Years. The Presbyterian Church In America Has 41,000 Members". Philly.com. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  3. ^ Holmes, Kristin E. (30 June 1994). "Presbyterian Leader Sees Opportunity The Rev. William S. Barker Hopes Groups Can "Communicate Concerns Peacefully."". Philly.com. Archived from the original on October 3, 2015. Retrieved 2 October 2015.
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Covenant Theological Seminary
1977–1984 		Succeeded by


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