Background
Kirk, James Albert was born on January 20, 1929 in L'Anse, Michigan, United States. Son of Orman Albert and Gladys E. (Tremaine) Kirk.
Kirk, James Albert was born on January 20, 1929 in L'Anse, Michigan, United States. Son of Orman Albert and Gladys E. (Tremaine) Kirk.
Bachelor, Hillsdale College, 1951; Master of Theology, Iliff School of Theology, 1954; Doctor of Theology, Iliff School of Theology, 1959.
Minister, 1st Congregational Church, Arriba, Colorado, 1951-1959; instructor, U. Denver, 1959-1960; assistant professor, U. Denver, 1960-1968; associate professor, U. Denver, 1968-1977; professor, U. Denver, 1977-1993; director Doctor of Philosophy's, Iliff/Denver U., 1982-1985; retired, 1993. Visiting faculty U. Pittsburgh, 1989.
Member American Academy Religion (president Rocky Mountain Region 1969-1970), Association for Asian Studies, International Association Buddhist Studies, The Asia Society, Highlands Institute American Religious Thought.
Married Lois Eileen Grubaugh, August 19, 1956. Children: Robert A., Aletha K., Ann L.