Background
Forstman, Henry Jackson was born on June 15, 1929 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Carl and Kate Gertrue (Kelley) Forstman.
theology educator university dean
Forstman, Henry Jackson was born on June 15, 1929 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States. Son of Joseph Carl and Kate Gertrue (Kelley) Forstman.
Bachelor, Phillips University, 1949. Honorary Doctor of Divinity, Phillips University, 1982. Bachelor of Divinity, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1956.
Doctor of Theology, Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1959.
Assistant professor, Randolph-Macon Woman's College, 1958-1960; Assistant professor, Stanford, 1960-1964; member of faculty, Vanderbilt University, since 1964; professor religion, Vanderbilt University, since 1968; Charles G. Finney professor theology, Vanderbilt University, since 1979; chairman graduate department religion, Vanderbilt University, 1969-1972; acting dean, Vanderbilt University (Division School), 1970-1971; dean, Vanderbilt University (Division School), 1979-1989. Fulbright research scholar, Germany, 1973-1974, 79-80. Member Faith and Order Commission, World Council Churches, 1978-1990.
Member American Society Church History, American Academy Religion, Association Disciples Theological Discussion.
Married Shirley Marie Cronk, June 3, 1950. Children: David Jackson, Valerie Marie, Paul Frederick.