Background
Johnson,, Willard Lyon was born on May 30, 1939 in Des Moines. Son of Willard Lyon and Margerie Elta (Hackenberg) Johnson.
Johnson,, Willard Lyon was born on May 30, 1939 in Des Moines. Son of Willard Lyon and Margerie Elta (Hackenberg) Johnson.
Bachelor, Oberlin College, Ohio, 1961. Postgraduate, Oberlin College, Ohio, 1964. Master of Arts, University Wisconsin, 1966.
Doctor of Philosophy in Indian Languages and Literature, University Wisconsin, 1972.
Tutor English and philosophy American College and Lady Doak College, Madurai, India, 1961—1963. Lecturer religious studies, literature California State University, Long Beach, 1970—1976, acting director program religious studies, 1972—1973. Lecturer philosophy University California, San Diego, 1971—1979.
Associate professor religious studies University Humanistic Studies, Del Mar, 1979—1988. Assistant professor religion Oberlin College, 1980—1981. Associate professor religious studies San Diego State University, from 1988.
Assistant professor religion Oberlin College, 1980—1981. Visiting professor religion University Florida, Gainesville, 1983. Board directors Cuyamungue Institute, Santa Fe.