Background
Orr, John Berk was born on April 1, 1933 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Robert McLeese and Esther A. (Broekema) Orr.
educator minister university official
Orr, John Berk was born on April 1, 1933 in Long Beach, California, United States. Son of Robert McLeese and Esther A. (Broekema) Orr.
Bachelor of Arts, University New Mexico, 1955; Bachelor of Divinity, San Francisco Theological Seminary, 1958; Master of Arts, Yale University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1965.
Ordained to ministry, United Presbyterian Church in United States of America, 1958; director School Religion,, University of Southern California, 1967-1981, 91-; Tansey professor Christian ethics, University of Southern California, since 1974; dean School Education, University of Southern California, 1981-1989.
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Member American Society Christian Ethics, American Academy Religion, Society Science Study of Religion.
Married Thelma Hodson, August 27, 1961. Children: Steven, John.