Background
Poitras, Edward Whitney was born on February 1, 1932 in Beverly, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Adelard and Olive Amanda Poitras.
Poitras, Edward Whitney was born on February 1, 1932 in Beverly, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Joseph Adelard and Olive Amanda Poitras.
Bachelor, Yale University, 1953. Bachelor's Degree, Yale University, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, Drew University, 1966.
Missionary teacher, The United Methodist Church, Republic of Korea, 1953-1956; missionary, The United Methodist Church, Republic of Korea, 1959-1963; missionary, theological educator, The United Methodist Church, Republic of Korea, 1966-1989; theological educator, Perkins School Theology, Southern Methodist U., Dallas, since 1990.
Member Association professors of Mission, American Society Missiology, American Society Church History, International Association for Mission Studies.
Married Genell Yvonne Kirmis, June 20, 1959. Children: Peter Joseph (deceased), Catherine Ruth.