Background
Shipps, Jan was born on October 4, 1929 in Hueytown, Alabama, United States. Daughter of William McKinley and Thalia Jenkins (Bell) Barnett.
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history and religious studies educator
Shipps, Jan was born on October 4, 1929 in Hueytown, Alabama, United States. Daughter of William McKinley and Thalia Jenkins (Bell) Barnett.
Bachelor of Science in History, Utah State University, 1961. Master of Arts in History, University Colorado, 1962. Doctor of Philosophy in History, University Colorado, 1965.
Assistant professor, Indiana U.-Purdue University, Indianapolis, 1973-1978; associate professor, Indiana U.-Purdue University at Indianapolis, 1979-1984; professor, Indiana U.-Purdue University at Indianapolis, since 1985. Member policy committee Indiana U. Center on Philanthropy, Indianapolis, since 1988.
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Member Mormon History Association (president 1980), Organization American Histories, American Academy Religion, American History Association, American Society Church History (member council 1984-1987, 91—), Indiana Academy Religion (president 1983), Indiana Association Historians (president 1993-1994).
Married Anthony W. Shipps, May 25, 1949. 1 child, Stephen Barnett.