Lawrence Thomas Geraty

Background

Geraty, Lawrence Thomas was born on April 21, 1940 in St. Helena, California, United States. Son of Thomas Sinclair and Hazel Mae (McVicker) Geraty.

Education

Bachelor, Pacific Union College, 1962; Master of Arts, Andrews U., 1963; Bachelor's Degree, Andrews U., 1965; Doctor of Philosophy, Harvard University, 1972.

Career

Pastor, 7th Day Adventist Church, California, 1962-1966; instructor old testament, Andrews U., Berrien Springs, Michigan, 1966-1972; assistant professor archaeology and history, Andrews U., Berrien Springs, Michigan, 1972-1976; associate professor archaeology and history, Andrews U., Berrien Springs, Michigan, 1976-1980; professor, Andrews U., Berrien Springs, Michigan, 1980-1985; curator, S.H. Horn Archaeol. Museum, Berrien Springs, Michigan, 1976-1985; director Institute Archaeology, Andrews U., Berrien Springs, 1981-1985; president, Atlantic Union College, Lancaster, Massachusetts, 1985-1993; president, La Sierra U., Riverside, California, since 1993. Project director Excavation of Tell Hesban, Jordan, 1973-1976, Madaba Plains Project, Jordan, since 1984.

Vice president American Center of Oriental Research, Amman, since 1985.

Achievements

• Lawrence Thomas Geraty has been listed as a noteworthy Academic administrator, archaeologist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Thayer Symphony Orchestra, Lancaster, Massachusetts, 1985-1993. Member Education.Forum of Clinton, Massachusetts, 1990-1993. Member Society Biblical Literature (president 1988-1990), Archeological Institute American, Clinton Chamber of Commerce (board directors 1985-1992), Riverside Chamber of Commerce (board directors since 1996), Raincross Club, Employers Group (board directors since 1996).

Connections

Married Gillian Anne Keough, August 5, 1962. Children: Brent, Julie.

Father:

Thomas Sinclair Geraty

Mother:

Hazel Mae (McVicker) Geraty

Spouse:

Gillian Anne Keough

child:

Brent Geraty

child:

Julie Geraty