William S. Barker

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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. Philly.com
    . Retrieved 2 October 2015.
  3. Philly.com
    . Retrieved 2 October 2015.
Academic offices
Preceded by President of Covenant Theological Seminary
1977–1984
Succeeded by