James William Albers

Background

Albers, James William was born on November 17, 1937 in Plymouth, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Waldemar H. and Alyda I. Albers.

Education

Bachelor, Concordia Senior College, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1959. Bachelor of Divinity, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1963. MST, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1964.

Doctor of Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1972.

Career

Instructor, Valparaiso (Indiana) U., 1965-1969; assistant professor, Valparaiso (Indiana) U., 1969-1976; director Study Center, Valparaiso U., Reutlingen, Federal Republican of Germany, 1972-1974; associate professor, Valparaiso (Indiana) U., 1976-1985; professor, Valparaiso (Indiana) U., since 1986; associate dean College Arts and Sciences, Valparaiso (Indiana) U., 1983-1986; vice president admissions and finance aid, Valparaiso (Indiana) U., 1986-1990; dean Graduate Studies and Continuing Education, Valparaiso (Indiana) U., since 1990. President Lutheran History Conference, St. Louis, 1978-1982, 86-90.

Achievements

• James William Albers has been listed as a noteworthy theology educator, dean by Marquis Who's Who.

Works

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  • From centennial to golden anniversary: The history of Valparaiso University from 1959-1975

Membership

President Leadership Northwest Indiana, 1992-1993.

Connections

Married Joanne Helen Graf, August 12, 1961. Children: Laura L., Andrew R., Stephen M.

Father:

Waldemar H.

Mother:

Alyda I. Albers

Spouse:

Joanne Helen Graf

child:

Andrew R. Albers

child:

Laura L. Albers

child:

Stephen M. Albers