Marilyn Robinson Waldman

Background

Waldman, Marilyn Robinson was born on April 13, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Daughter of Morris and Sophia (Schwiff) Robinson.

Education

Bachelor, Radcliffe College, 1964; attended School Oriental & African Studies, U. London, 1964-1965; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1966; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1974.

Career

From instructor to assistant professor to associate professor of history, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1971-1987; professor, Ohio State University, Columbus, since 1987; director Near and Middle East study program, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1977-1980; chair comparative studies division, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1980-1983; director comparative studies center, Ohio State University, Columbus, 1984-1991. Member editorial board Religious Studies Review, since 1986, International Studies Quarterly, since 1990, International Journal Mechanical Engineering Studies, since 1991.

Achievements

• Marilyn Robinson Waldman has been listed as a noteworthy History and religious studies educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of the board visitors Lehigh University Religion Department, 1987-1990. Member American Society for the Study Religion (vice president 1987-1990), American Academy Religion (associate director 1987-1990), American Institute Iranian Studies (president since 1989), Society for Iranian Studies (study of Islam section 1988-1991), World History Association (board directors since 1988), Association for Integrative Studies, Phi Beta Kappa.

Interests

• Avocations: gardening, walking, travel, needlework, public lecturing.

Connections

Married Loren K. Waldman, August 22, 1963. 1 child, Amy Laura.

Father:

Morris Robinson

Mother:

Sophia (Schwiff) Robinson

Spouse:

Loren K. Waldman

child:

Amy Laura Waldman