| 词条 | Robert Clouse (professor) |
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Dr. Robert G. Clouse was born in Mansfield, Ohio, in 1931. He died May 7, 2016 in Terre Haute, Indiana. He was Professor Emeritus at Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana. He married Bonnidell Barrows in 1955 and has two sons, Gary and Kenneth. Education and careerClouse began his education at Ashland College and received his BA in history from Bryan College. He earned his B.D. from Grace Theological Seminary in 1957. Clouse was awarded his MA in 1960 and PhD in 1963 from the University of Iowa. Clouse taught history at several colleges and universities, spending the bulk of his career at Indiana State University. He was visiting professor at the University of Illinois, Indiana University, and Juniata College, where he was the J. Omar Good Visiting Professor of Christianity. In addition to his academic career, Clouse served as pastor of several Grace Brethren Church congregations in Iowa, Illinois, and Indiana. Clouse was considered a leading expert in millennial thought and eschatological studies, having presented over 18 major lectures, and written more than 5 books on the subject. His The Meaning of the Millennium (1977) was a best seller. His last book, The End of Days, published by SkyLight Paths in 2007[1], explores apocalyptic literature, Biblical and Hebrew scriptures, writings of the Church Fathers and radical movements throughout history. Included is an assessment of current popular literature on the subject, including The Late Great Planet Earth, and the Left Behind series. In addition to his millennial studies, Clouse contributed articles and chapters in numerous books on Christian Church history, Renaissance and Reformation history, and war and peace studies. His most important work as a historian of Christianity is Two Kingdoms: The Church and Culture Through the Ages (1993), which he coauthored with Richard V. Pierard and Edwin Yamauchi. He is the author or coauthor of Puritans, the Millennium and the Future of Israel (1970), The Cross and the Flag (1972), The Church in an Age of Orthodoxy and Enlightenment (1980), War, Four Christian Views (1981) and Women in Ministry, Four Views (1989). Clouse was a founder of the Conference on Faith and History, a member of the editorial board of the Brethren Encyclopedia, and contributing editor of the New Twentieth Century Encyclopedia of Religious Knowledge. Personal lifeHaving received a heart transplant in 1985 when the procedure was still considered quite risky, Clouse worked for organ transplant groups to encourage donation. His case was widely publicized in religious as well as medical publications.[2] Clouse served Indiana State University in a variety of positions, including President of the Faculty Senate on four occasions. He received the ISU Faculty Distinguished Service Award in 2000, and the Creativity and Research Award in 1986. He was a member of the Board of Directors of the Eugene V. Debs Foundation and received Indiana Heart Association Life Achievement Award in 1987. Clouse had two sons, Kenneth and Gary. His legacy is also carried on through his four grandchildren: Sarah, Alexander, Gabrielle, and Andrew. Select bibliography
References1. ^Publisher's website {{DEFAULTSORT:Clouse, Robert}}2. ^cover article, Christianity Today, "A Little Victory over Death", Mar 18, 1999 9 : 1931 births|Living people|American religion academics|Indiana State University faculty|University of Iowa alumni|Ashland University alumni|Bryan College alumni|Grace Theological Seminary alumni|Organ transplant recipients |
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