Background
Walker, James Silas was born on August 21, 1933 in LaFollette, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Charles and Ruth Constance (Yeagle) Walker.
Walker, James Silas was born on August 21, 1933 in LaFollette, Tennessee, United States. Son of John Charles and Ruth Constance (Yeagle) Walker.
Bachelor, University Arizona, 1954. Bachelor of Divinity, McCormick Theological Seminary, 1956. Postgraduate, University Basel, Switzerland, 1957.
Doctor of Philosophy, Claremont Graduate University, 1963. Doctor of Humane Letters, Jamestown College, 1999.
Ordained to ministry Presbyterian Church, 1956. Assistant pastor Central Presbyterian Church, Denver, 1957-1960. Professor Huron College, South Dakot, 1963-1966.
Professor Hastings (Nebraska) College, 1966-1975, director development, 1975-1979, dean, 1979-1983.
President Jamestown College, North Dakota, 1983. Adjunct faculty member Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, Saint Paul, 1984.
Member Association Presbyterian Colleges and Universities, Presbytery of Heartland (council), Rotary (district 563 governor 1978-1979).
Married Nadine Leas Mortenson, May28, 1954. Children: Steven J., David K., Bradley P., Scott C. Bachelor, U.Ariz.