Background
Bryan William Ball was born in Bere Ferrers, Devon, England on 11 July 1935, the son of Cecil William Richard Ball and Nora (née Beardsell).
Bryan William Ball was born in Bere Ferrers, Devon, England on 11 July 1935, the son of Cecil William Richard Ball and Nora (née Beardsell).
Ball was educated at Bedford Modern School and Tavistock Grammar School. He graduated Bachelor from Newbold College, Master of Arts in Religion from Andrews University and was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of London.
Ball was Chair of Theology at Newbold College between 1976 and 1984. In 1984 he moved to Australia to become Principal of Avondale College between 1984 and 1990. Ball is a widely cited scholar who has written extensively on current and historical theological issues.
