Background
Cole, William Owen was born on September 22, 1931 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Son of William Owen Cole and Clara Coupland.
consultant Religion educator writer
Cole, William Owen was born on September 22, 1931 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England. Son of William Owen Cole and Clara Coupland.
Bachelor in History, Durham University, 1954, Diploma in Education, 1955. Bachelor"s Degree, London University, 1966. Master of Philosophy with distinction, Leeds University, 1975, Doctor of Philosophy, 1979.
Teacher primary schools, Wiltshire, England, 1957-1960, comprehensive schools, Essex, England, 1960-1963. Lecturer Northern Counties College, Northumberland, England, 1963-1968, James Graham College and Leeds Polytechnic, Yorkshire, England, 1968-1980. Participant-time lecturer religious studies Leeds University and Open University.
Consultant in religious education Open University, 1981-1984.
Interfaith consultant to archbishops of Canterbury and York, 1981-1991. Visiting professor religious studies Punjab University, Patiala, India, 1983.
Moderator committee for relations with people of other faiths Religious Education Panel British Council Churches, since 1982, also editor workshop in education, 1990.
Served with Friends Ambulance Unit International Service, 1955-1957.
Married Gwynneth Bowen. Children: Eluned, Siân Rhiannon.