Background
Pearson, Samuel Campbell was born on December 10, 1931 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Samuel Campbell and George Edna (Fetters) Pearson.
Pearson, Samuel Campbell was born on December 10, 1931 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of Samuel Campbell and George Edna (Fetters) Pearson.
Bachelor of Arts, Texas Christian University, 1951. Doctorate.B., University of Chicago, 1953, Master of Arts, 1960, Doctor of Philosophy, 1964. Administrative assistant to dean Disciples Divinity House, University of Chicago, 1956-1960.
Acting assistant professor social science Lynchburg College, Virginia, 1961-1962.
Associate professor of history Saint Paul"s College, Lawrenceville, Virginia, 1962-1964. Assistant professor of history Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1964-1969, associate professor, 1969-1974, professor history studies, since 1974.
Department chairman history studies, 1972-1977, 1981-1983, dean School Social Sciences, 1983-1995, dean emeritus, 1995. Visiting professor of history and theology Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas, 1968-1969.
Lecturer to professional conferences.
Administrative assistant to dean Disciples Divinity House, University Chicago, 1956—1960. Acting assistant professor social science Lynchburg College, Virginia, 1961—1962. Associate professor history St. Paul's College, Lawrenceville, 1962—1964.
Assistant professor history Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville, 1964—1969, associate professor, 1969—1974, professor history studies, since 1974. Chairman department history studies, 1972—1977, 1981—1983. Dean School Social Sciences, 1983—1995, dean emeritus, since 1995.
Visiting professor history and theology Benedictine College, Atchison, Kansas, 1968—1969. Lecturer to professional conferences. Visiting professor Nanjing Union Theological Seminary, 2002—2004.
Institute study christian culture Renmiri University, Beijing, 2004—2006. Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1954-1956.
Served to Lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1954-1956. Post-doctoral research U. London, 1970-1971. Member American History Association, American Society Church History, American Academy Religion, Organisation American Historians.
Member Disciples of Christ.
Married Mary Alice Clay, October 15, 1955. Children: William Clay, John Andrew.