Background
Mathews, Joseph Wesley was born on October 8, 1911 in Breezewood, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Donaldson and Laura (Wilson) Mathews.
Mathews, Joseph Wesley was born on October 8, 1911 in Breezewood, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of James Donaldson and Laura (Wilson) Mathews.
Bachelor of Arts, Asbury College, Willmore, Kentucky, 1936. Bachelor of Divinity, Drew University, 1939. Student Union Theological Seminary, New York City, 1939-1941.
Student Yale Graduate School, 1948.
Professor philosophy and religion Colgate University, 1948-1952. Professor Christian ethics Perkins School Theology, Southern Methodist University, 1952-1956. Dean studies Christian Faith and Life Community, Austin, Texas, 1956-1962.
Dean Ecumenical Institute, Chicago, 1962-1977.
Executive director Institute Cultural Affairs, to 1977. National lecturer theology, ethics, education, 1948-1977.
Member South.W. Conference Methodist Church. Served as chaplain Army of the United States, 1942-1946.
Married Evelyn Johnston, January 3, 1942. Children: Joseph Wesley, James Johnston, John Donaldson (deceased).