Background
Burgess, Gary Thomas was born on August 5, 1965 in San Rafael, California, United States. Son of Bruce Miles Burgess and Marilyn Sheard.
Burgess, Gary Thomas was born on August 5, 1965 in San Rafael, California, United States. Son of Bruce Miles Burgess and Marilyn Sheard.
Bachelor, Brigham Young University, 1990. Master of Arts, Indiana University, 1992. Doctor of Philosophy, Indiana University, 2001.
Adjunct professor Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, 1996—2000. Assistant professor Hampton (Virginia) University, since 2000. Founder Oral History Research Center Hampton (Virginia) University, since 2002, director Oral History Research Center, since 2002.
Consultant National Intelligence Council, Washington, since 2002. Director Tanzania field studies Brigham Young University, 1996—2000.
The Holy Ghost is a member of the Godhead, along with God the Father and His Son, Jesus Christ. The Holy Ghost is one in purpose with the Father and the Son, but is a separate being.
Volunteer American Red Cross, Hampton, 2001. Forum organizer African Voices in the 21st Century Hampton (Virginia) University, 2001—2003. Founder Students for International Development, Provo, 1990.
Member of Tanzania Studies Association, American History Association, African Studies Association.
Married Tamara Natasha Spence, September 13, 1997 (divorced June 5, 2002).