Background
Russell, Robert John was born on August 23, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of John K. and Arden (Swanson) Russell.
Russell, Robert John was born on August 23, 1946 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of John K. and Arden (Swanson) Russell.
Bachelor of Science in Physics, Stanford University, 1968; Master of Science in Physics, University of California at Los Angeles, 1970; Master of Divinity and Master of Arts in Theology, Pacific School Religion, 1972; Doctor of Philosophy in Physics, University of California, Santa Cruz, 1978.
Assistant professor physics, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1978-1981; founder, director, Center Theology and Natural Sciences, Berkeley, California, since 1981; assistant professor theology and science in residence, Center Theology and Natural Sciences, Berkeley, California, 1981-1985; associate professor theology and science, Center Theology and Natural Sciences, Berkeley, California, since 1986. Ministerial standing United Church Christ Northern California Confs., since 1981.
Member American Association for the Advancement of Science, American Academy Religion, American Physical Society.
Married Charlotte Ann Stott, December 20, 1969. Children: Christina Marie, Elizabeth Arden.