Background
Kiernan, James Patrick was born on February 6, 1935 in Dundalk, Louth, Ireland. Arrived in Republic of South Africa, 1967. Son of Edward and Bridget (Hernan) Kiernan.
anthropologist educator researcher
Kiernan, James Patrick was born on February 6, 1935 in Dundalk, Louth, Ireland. Arrived in Republic of South Africa, 1967. Son of Edward and Bridget (Hernan) Kiernan.
Bachelor with honors, University Dublin, Ireland, 1956. Master of Arts in Economics, Victoria University, Manchester, England, 1967. Doctor of Philosophy, Victoria University, Manchester, England, 1973.
Lecturer Catholic Seminary, Cedara, Republic of South Africa, 1961-1969. Assistant lecturer University Manchester, 1970-1972. Lecturer University Natal, Durban, Republic of South Africa, 1973-1975, senior lecturer Republic of South Africa, 1976-1981, professor Republic of South Africa, since 1982.
Research fellow University Manchester, 1979-1980. Planning consultant department cooperation and development Republic of South African Government, Durban, 1981-1983.
Member Republic of South Africa Association Society Anthropologists, Association Social Anthropologists Great British and Commonwealth, International Association History of Religions, African Studies Association United States of America, World Union of Urban Anthropologists.
Married Ann Mary Murray, June 7, 1977. 1 child, Sarah Siave.