Background
Burgess, John Paul was born on December 18, 1954 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles Samuel and Elizabeth Ann (Bulger) Burgess.
Burgess, John Paul was born on December 18, 1954 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles Samuel and Elizabeth Ann (Bulger) Burgess.
Bachelor, Colorado College, 1976; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1980; Master of Divinity, McCormick Seminary, 1983; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1986.
Assistant professor religion, campus minister Doane College, Crete, Nebraska, 1986-1991. Parish associate Westminster Presbyterian Church, Lincoln, 1989-1991. Associate for theological studies Presbyterian Church (United States of America), Louisville, 1991—1998.
Associate professor theology Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, since 1998.
Member American Academy Religion, Society Christian Ethics.
Married Deborah Lynn Shoemaker, July 9, 1988. Children: Hannah Ruth, Luisa Katherine, Rachel Elizabeth.