Background
III, William Daniel Cobb, was born on June 30, 1937 in Conway, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Daniel and Edna Earle (Speed) Cobb.
III, William Daniel Cobb, was born on June 30, 1937 in Conway, Arkansas, United States. Son of William Daniel and Edna Earle (Speed) Cobb.
AB with distinction and honors, Transylvania University, 1958. Bachelor's Degree, Yale University, 1961. Master of Sacred Theology, Yale University, 1962.
AM, University Chicago, 1964. Doctor of Philosophy, University Chicago, 1966.
Instructor Young Men’s Christian Association Junior College, Chicago, 1963—1965. Chaplain Eureka College, 1965—1967. Professor philosophy and religion, 1965—1967.
Chair humanities division, 1967—1971. Director general studies, 1971—1977. Vice president, dean faculty Bethany College, West Virginia, 1977—1986.
Trustee Lexington Theological Seminary, Kentucky, 1983—1986, president, 1986—1987. Member, president elect alumni council Disciples Division House, University Chicago, 1983—1987. Evaluator-consultant North Central Association, Chicago, 1983—1987.
Member advisory council West Virginia Department Education, Charleston, 1978—1984. Evaluator National Endowment of the Humanities, Washington, 1984—1987.
Elder, choir director Eureka Christian Church, 1968—1977. Elder Bethany Memorial Church, 1977—1986. Member of West Virginia Association Academy Deans (president 1983-1984), American Academy Academic Deans, Association Disciples Theological Discussion, Society Christian Ethics, American Academy Religion, Phi Kappa Tau.
Married Rosemary Jeanne Walker, October 26, 1963. Children: David Elliott, Enid Karisa, Jamie Elisa, Sarah Jeanne.