Background
Branham, Mack Carison was born on April 20, 1931 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Son of Mack Carison and Laura Pauline (Sexton) Branham.
Branham, Mack Carison was born on April 20, 1931 in Columbia, South Carolina, United States. Son of Mack Carison and Laura Pauline (Sexton) Branham.
Bachelor of Science, Clemson University, 1953. Master of Divinity, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, 1958, Master of Sacred Theology, 1963. Master of Science, George Washington University, 1968.
Doctor of Philosophy, Arizona State University, 1974.
Doctor of Divinity (honorary), Newberry College, 1990. Doctor of Laws (honorary), Clemson University, 1991.
Ordained to ministry Lutheran Church, 1958. Pastor Providence-Nazareth Lutheran Parish, Lexington, South Carolina., 1958-1959. Second in command Lieutenant United States Air Force, 1953, advanced through grades to colonel, 1959.
Retired, 1979.
Administrative assistant, registrar Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, 1979-1981, vice president administration, 1981-1982, president, 1982-1992, president emeritus, 1992. Instructor, counselor
Member Rotary, Greater Chapin Chamber of Commerce (board directors
Married Jennie Louise Jones, December 17, 1953. Children: Kenneth Gary, Charles Michael, Keith Robert, Laurie Lynn.