Background
Jackson, Herbert Cross was born on May 13, 1917 in War, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Henry and Sara Martha (Cross) Jackson.
Jackson, Herbert Cross was born on May 13, 1917 in War, West Virginia, United States. Son of John Henry and Sara Martha (Cross) Jackson.
Bachelor, William Jewell College, 1939. Master of Theology, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1942. Master of Arts, Yale University, 1944.
Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1954.
Principal, Coles Memorial High School, India, 1945-1947; professor of history, Andhra (India) Christian College, 1947-1949; assistant professor comparative religion, Center Baptist Theological Seminary, 1950-1951; professor comparative religion, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1951-1954; registrar, Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1953-1954; associate professor comparative religion, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1954-1959; professor comparative religion, chairman history division, dean summer school, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1959-1961; director, Missionary Research Library., New York City, 1961-1966; professor religious studies, Michigan State University, East Lansing, 1966-1985; professor emeritus, Michigan State University, East Lansing, since 1985. Adjunct professor of history of religions Union Theological Seminary, New York City. Research sec.div. overseas ministries National Council Churches of Christ in United States of America, 1961-1966.
Member International Association History of Religions, Association Asian Studies, North America Association Professors Missions, American Society Missiologists, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Missionswissenschaft, International Association Mission Studies, American Academy Ecumenists, American Academy Religion.
Married Mary Caroline London, August 30, 1941. Children: Charlotte, Carolyn Jackson Angell, Bruce, Stephen.