Background
Pitts, William Lee was born on December 27, 1937 in Winfield, Kansas, United States. Son of William Lee and Berniece Irene (Beck) Pitts.
Pitts, William Lee was born on December 27, 1937 in Winfield, Kansas, United States. Son of William Lee and Berniece Irene (Beck) Pitts.
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1960; Master of Divinity, Vanderbilt University, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Vanderbilt University, 1969.
Instructor, Mercer U., Macon, Georgia, 1966-1969; assistant professor, Houston Baptist U., 1969-1970; assistant professor, Dallas Baptist U., 1970-1975; professor, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, since 1975; director graduate studies in religion, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, since 1988.
Co-organizer Waco Soccer Association, 1976. Member American Society Church History (host, program chairman 1981), American Academy Religion (chairman regional sessions 1976, 90), Conference on Faith and History, Popular Culture Association, National Association Baptist professors of Religion (president S.W.div. 1986-1987), Oral History Association, Independence Baptist Association (president since 1984, member selection committee Texas Baptist elder statesman).
Married Ruth Eleanor Landes, September 15, 1961. Children: William Robert, James Lee.