Background
Ash, James Lee was born on March 29, 1945 in Palestine, Texas, United States. Son of James Lee and Ruth Agnes (Walling) Ash.
Ash, James Lee was born on March 29, 1945 in Palestine, Texas, United States. Son of James Lee and Ruth Agnes (Walling) Ash.
Bachelor, Abilene Christian College, 1968; Master of Theology, Southern Methodist U., 1972; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1974; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1976.
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.
(Book by Ash Jr., James L.)
Member American Academy Religion, American Society Church History.
Married Patricia Bryan, August 24,1969. Children: Erin Patricia, Eleanor Ruth.