Background
Christopher, Joe Randell was born on June 27, 1935 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Ernest Randell and Blanche (Woods) Christopher.
Christopher, Joe Randell was born on June 27, 1935 in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Ernest Randell and Blanche (Woods) Christopher.
Bachelor, University Oklahoma, 1957. Master of Arts, University Oklahoma, 1959. Doctor of Philosophy, University Oklahoma, 1969.
Instructor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, 1963-1967; assistant professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, 1967-1968; visiting professor, Western New Mexico U., Silver City, summer 1970; associate professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, 1968-1987; professor, Tarleton State University, Stephenville, Texas, since 1987. Invited lecturer Abilene Christian U. Center for Christian Writing, 1990. Keynote speaker Christian Science Lewis for 20th Century conference, Oklahoma City U.,1998.
Member Modern Language Association (life), South Central Modern Language Association (life), Conference on Christianity and Literature, Mythopoeic Society (board advisors), various societies devoted to authors Christian Science Lewis, Tolkien, Dorothy L. Sayers, Charles Williams, Lewis Carroll, Conan Doyle.
Married Mary Lynn Hayes, June 9, 1958. Children: Saralinda Michelle Evans, Vandy Maria, Randell Llewellyn-Hayes.