Background
Powell, Jouett Lynn was born on December 2, 1941 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Hiram Wheeler and Evelyn Ruth Powell.
Dean philosophy and religious studies educator
Powell, Jouett Lynn was born on December 2, 1941 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Hiram Wheeler and Evelyn Ruth Powell.
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1964. Bachelor's Degree, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1967. Master of Philosophy, Yale University, 1970.
Doctor of Philosophy, Yale University, 1972.
Instructor relgion University North Carolina, Chapel Hill, 1971-1972, assistant professor religion, 1972-1978. Assistant professor philosophy and religious studies Christopher Newport University, Newport News, Virginia, 1978-1980, associate professor, 1980-1989, professor, 1989, dean School Letters and Natural Science, 1983-1992, dean College Arts and Humanities, 1992-1995, director graduate studies, 1992-1995, acting provost, 1995-1996, dean College Liberal Arts, 1996-2000. Visiting associate professor religion College William and Mary, 1984-1985, 87-90.
Member American Academy Religion, American Philosophical Association, American Association Higher Education, American Association of University Professors.
Married Mary Ellen Beall, August 15, 1964. 1 child, Kristen Lynn.