Background
Bentley, John Edward was born on November 25, 1887 in Knottingley, Yorkshire, England. Son of Charles Edward and Ellen (Heald) Bentley.
Bentley, John Edward was born on November 25, 1887 in Knottingley, Yorkshire, England. Son of Charles Edward and Ellen (Heald) Bentley.
Master of Arts, Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts, 1916. Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Boston University, 1917, M. R.E., 1918. Doctor of Theology, Wesleyan College McGill University, Canada, 1924.
1 son, Philip Clough. Came to the United States, 1915, naturalized, 1923. Ordained ministry Methodist Church, 1915.
Successively pastor Methodist Episcopal Church, Ayer, Massachusetts, Saint Andrew’s Church, Boston and Saint John's Church, Boston.
Fellow in psychology, Clark University, 1917-1919. Professor of religious education, Iliff School of Theology, Denver, 1919-1924.
Lecturer psychology, U. Denver, 1919-1924, professor education and psychology, summers, 1919-1924. Professor education and psychology, American University, Washington, 1924-1930, head of department since 1930, dean College of Arts and Sciences, since 1946.
Lecturer psychology, Johns Hopkins University, 1930-1940.
Visiting professor education and psychology, University of Colorado, summers 1926-1937. Visiting professor, U. Washington, summer 1938, Penn State, 1940, U. Florence (Italy) U. Training Command, M.T.O.U.S.A., 1945. Director Children’s Protective Association.
Member District of Columbia Council of Social Agilysys.
Fellow American Psychological Association (president, organizer Washington-Baltimore branch). Club: Federal Schoolmen’s (Washington).
Married Elizabeth Lavica Clarke, September 9, 1915.