Background
Blakemore, William Barnett was born on July 22, 1912 in Perth, Western Australia, (parents American citizens). Son of William Barnett and Nell (Porter) Blakemore.
Blakemore, William Barnett was born on July 22, 1912 in Perth, Western Australia, (parents American citizens). Son of William Barnett and Nell (Porter) Blakemore.
Bachelor of Science, Washington University, Saint Louis, 1933. Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1937, Doctorate.B., 1938, Doctor of Philosophy, 1941.
Technology salesman Gordhandas Sunderdas Robins & Company, Saint Louis, 1933-1935. Member counseling and directorial staff American Youth Foundation Saint Louis, 1936-1940, member of faculty, 1948-1975, trustee, 1957-1975. Ordained to ministry Disciples of Christ Church, 1941.
Instructor psychology of religion University of Chicago, 1941-1943, assistant professor, 1943-1948.
Associate professor practical theology, 1948-1971, professor ecumenical Christianity, 1971-1975, member cabinet Federated Theological Faculty, 1945-1961, assistant to dean Disciples Divinity House, 1941-1945, acting dean, 1945-1946, dean 1946-1975, associate dean Rockefeller Memorial Chapel, 1959-1966.
Minister Normal Park Baptist Church, Chgo, 1950-1951.
Member counseling and directorial staff American Youth Foundation Saint Louis, 1936-1940. Member department pastoral services Federal Council Churches of Christ in American, 1947-1957. Member board higher education Disciples of Christ, 1945-1975.
Member Disciple Panel of Scholars, 1956-1962, chairman, 1958-1962.
Member central committee Brotherhood Commision on Restructure, 1961-1969. Member Council Christian Unity.
Member Illinois Commision on Ministry. Member Association Disciples Theological Discussion, American Theological Society (midwest branch), Disciples of Christ History Society, Association Theological professors in Practical Field, North. American Academy Ecumenists.
Club: Quadrangle (Chicago.
Married East. Josephine Gilstrap, June 2, 1942. Children: William B., Josephine Jory.