Background
Tyson, John Rodger was born on June 9, 1952 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Jay and Betty A. (Nicholas) Tyson.
Tyson, John Rodger was born on June 9, 1952 in Pittsburgh. Son of John Jay and Betty A. (Nicholas) Tyson.
Bachelor in History and Religion, Grove City College, 1974. Master of Divinity, Asbury Theological Seminary, 1977. Master of Philosophy, Drew University, 1981.
Doctor of Philosophy, Drew University, 1983.
Associate pastor, Cocoa (Florida) United Methodist Church, 1976; special appointment, Houghton College, Houghton, New York, 1981-1985; professor theology, Houghton College, Houghton, New York, since 1979. Delegate World Methodist Council on Methodist Theological, U. Oxford, England, 1987.
(Charles Wesley, perhaps best known for his hymns, "Hark! ...)
Trustee Filmore, New York United Methodist Church, since 1985. Member American Academy Religion, Society Biblical Literature, Wesleyan Theological Society, American Society Church Historians, Charles Wesley Society (board directors since 1989).
Married Beth Milner, May 31, 1975. 1 child, Loralee Milner.