Background
Pickle, Joseph Wesley was born on April 8, 1935 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Joseph Wesley and Wilhelmina (Blacketor) Pickle.
Pickle, Joseph Wesley was born on April 8, 1935 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Joseph Wesley and Wilhelmina (Blacketor) Pickle.
Bachelor, Carleton College, 1957; Bachelor of Divinity, Chicago Theological Seminary, 1961; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1962; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1969.
Assistant pastor, Judson Memorial Church, New York City, 1959-1960;
acting dean summer session, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, 1969-1970;
from assistant professor to professor religion, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, since 1964;
faculty director international studies, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, 1994-1998. Visiting professor theology Iliff School Theology, Denver, 1984. Visiting professor religious studies U. Zimbabwe, Harare, 1989.
Consultant Colorado Humanities Program, Denver, 1975-1989. Coordinator Sheffer Memorial Fund, Colorado College, Colorado Springs, since 1983.
President board directors Pikes Peak Mental Health Center, Colorado Springs, 1975. Chairman Colorado Health Facilities Review Council, Denver, 1979-1984. Member Colorado Health Facilities Review Council, Denver, 1976-1984, Colorado Board Health, Denver, 1986-1991.
Board directors Marson Foundation, Colorado Springs, since 1994. Fellow Society for Values in Higher Education. Member American Theological Society (president 1996-1997), American Academy Religion (regional president 1983-1984, 92-93), Catholic Theological Society American, Fulbright Association Beta Kappa.
Married Judith Ann Siebert, June 28, 1958. Children: David E., Kathryn E., Steven J.