Theodore Tadaaki Shimmyo

Background

Shimmyo, Theodore Tadaaki was born on August 13, 1944 in Shiokawa-machi, Japan. Son of Shizuo and Tomiko (Saito) Shimmyo. came to the United States 1973.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering, University Tokyo, 1971; diploma in religious education, Unification Theological Seminary, Barrytown, New York, 1977; Master of Philosophy in Christian Theology, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1981; Doctor of Philosophy in Christian Theology, Drew U., Madison, New Jersey, 1984.

Career

Assistant professor theology, Unification Theological Seminary, Barrytown, New York, 1984-1996; assistant dean faculty, Unification Theological Seminary, Barrytown, New York, 1987; assistant academic dean, Unification Theological Seminary, Barrytown, 1987-1994; president, Unification Theological Seminary, Barrytown, since 1994; associate professor theology, Unification Theological Seminary, Barrytown, since 1996.

Achievements

• Theodore Tadaaki Shimmyo has been listed as a noteworthy Seminary president by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Center for Process Studies, Society for Study of Process Philosophies, New Ecumenical Research Association, Unification Thought Institute American (secretary general), Association Governing Bds. of Universities and Colls., Karl Barth Society of North America.

Interests

• Avocations: harmonica, classical guitar.

Connections

Married Sumie Kurihara, October 21, 1970. Children: Keijo, Tatenaga, Keishin, Keika.

Father:

Shizuo Shimmyo

Mother:

Tomiko (Saito) Shimmyo

Spouse:

Sumie Kurihara

child:

Keijo Shimmyo

child:

Keika Shimmyo

child:

Keishin Shimmyo

child:

Tatenaga Shimmyo