Background
Karns, Charles Franklin was born on December 10, 1921 in Loveland, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles Freeland and Esther Hanna (Gano) Karns.
communication and philosophy educator
Karns, Charles Franklin was born on December 10, 1921 in Loveland, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles Freeland and Esther Hanna (Gano) Karns.
AB, Cincinnati Bible Seminary, 1943. Bachelor, Ashland College, 1944. Master of Arts, University Pittsburgh, 1962.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1964.
Assistant professor, associate professor, U. Florida, Gainesville, 1964-1971; professor, Cincinnati Bible College, 1971-1978; professor, Platte Valley Bible College, Longmont, Colorado, 1978-1981; president, Christian College of Rockies, Longmont, 1981-1982; professor communication and philosophy, Manhattan (Kansas) Christian College, 1983-1990; professor emeritus, Manhattan (Kansas) Christian College, since 1990.
President Flint Hills Chamber Orchestra, Manhattan, 1985-1988. Member Religious Speech Communication Association (executive secretary 1985-1988), Speech Communication Association, Southern Speech Communication Association.
Married Ruth Arlene Smalley, June 30, 1944. Children: Judith Arlene, Cheri Lynn, Jacquelyn Sue, Robert Stephen, David Alan, Rebekah Louise, Philip Leigh.