Background

Ash,, James Lee was born on March 29, 1945 in Palestine, Texas, United States. Son of James Lee and Ruth Agnes (Walling) Ash.

Education

Bachelor, Abilene Christian College, 1968. Master of Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1972. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1974.

Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1976.

Career

Assistant professor religious studies, Oregon State University, Corvallis, 1975-1977; assistant professor religious studies, U. Miami, Florida, 1977-1981; associate professor, U. Miami, Florida, 1981-1989; department chairman, U. Miami, Florida, 1979-1981; associate dean, College Arts and Sciences, U. Miami, Florida, 1981-1983; director Honors and Privileged Studies, U. Miami, Florida, 1981-1983; associate provost, Honors and Undergraduate Studies, U. Miami, Florida, 1983-1987; vice provost, U. Miami, Florida, 1987-1989; president, Whittier (California) College, California, since 1989.

Achievements

• Ordained to ministry Presbyterian Church, 1978.

Works

Works Gallery

• book

  • Protestantism and the American University: An Intellectual Biography of William Warren Sweet

    (Book by Ash Jr., James L.)

Membership

Member American Academy Religion, American Society Church History.

Interests

• Other Interests

  Avocations: racquetball, gardening.

Connections

Married Patricia Bryan, August 24, 1969. Children: Erin Patricia, Eleanor Ruth.

father:

James Lee Ash,

mother:

Ruth Agnes (Walling) Ash,

spouse:

Patricia Bryan

child:

Eleanor Ruth Ash,

child:

Erin Patricia Ash,