Background
Lapsley, James Norvell was born on March 16, 1930 in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Norvell and Evangeline (Winn) Lapsley.
(Brings together theological, psychological, and philosoph...)
Brings together theological, psychological, and philosophical thought by prominent scholars that assesses current trends with the aim of determining the possibility of constructing a viable theory of willing and indicating major guidelines of construction. Contents: Problems of Will and Willing: A Historical Survey (Pruyser).- The Concept of the Will: Alive? (Lapsley).- Willi and Existence (Macquarrie).- The Fate of the Will in Modern Theology: A Theological-Doctrinal Reflection (Kerr).- The Fate of the Will in Modern Theology: A Psychological Approach to Reconstruction (Hiltner).- Willing in Androids (Studdiford).- Willing and Selfhood: A Concluding Argument (Lapsley).
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minister pastoral theology educator
Lapsley, James Norvell was born on March 16, 1930 in Clarksville, Tennessee, United States. Son of James Norvell and Evangeline (Winn) Lapsley.
Bachelor, Rhodes College, 1952; Bachelor's Degree, Union Theological Seminary, 1955; Doctor of Philosophy (Division School fellow, Rockefeller fellow), University of Chicago, 1961.
Ordained to ministry, Presbyterian Church, 1955;
assistant minister, Gentilly Presbyterian Church, New Orleans, 1955-1957;
instructor, Princeton (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, 1961-1963;
assistant professor, Princeton (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, 1963-1967;
associate professor, Princeton (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, 1967-1976;
professor pastoral theology, Princeton (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, 1976-1980;
Carl and Helen Egner professor pastoral theology, Princeton (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, 1980-1992;
academic dean, Princeton (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, 1984-1989;
professor emeritus, Princeton (New Jersey) Theological Seminary, since 1992. Member editorial board Journal Pastoral Care, 1966-1969, 91-. Board directors N.W. Maricopa United Nations Association, since 1994, vice president, 1995-1996, president, 1997-1998.
President Critical Issues Council of Sun Cities, 1996-1997. Board directors Sun Cities Symphony Orchestra, since 1997.
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Board of directors Westminster Foundation, Princeton University, 1970-1976. Member American Academy Religion, Phi Beta Kappa.
Married Brenda Ann Weakley, June 4, 1953 (deceased May 1989). Children: Joseph William, Jacqueline Evangeline. Married Helen Joan Winter, February 24, 1990.