Andrew Wilson (academic)
Andrew Wilson (born December 26, 1950), full name Andrew Murray Wilson, is the Director of Scriptural Research[1] and Professor of Scriptural Studies of the Unification Theological Seminary (UTS), the main seminary of the international Unification Church.[2]
Andrew Wilson | |
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Dr. Wilson at an academic gathering | |
| Born | 26 December 1950 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University |
| Occupation(s) | Professor, Academic Dean |
| Employer | Unification Theological Seminary |
| Known for | Unification Church theologian, author, educator |
World Scripture and its reception edit
Wilson edited World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts (published 1991),[3] a comparative anthology that contains over 4,000 scriptural passages from 268 sacred texts and 55 oral traditions.[4] Gifford Lecturer Ninian Smart wrote the book's foreword.[3] Its publisher quotes include praise for its contribution to comparative religion from clergy, scholars, and practitioners of multiple faith traditions,[3] and it has been briefly and favorably mentioned in multiple non-UTS publications.[5] Peace studies professor Lester Kurtz called the online version of the book, which is available in multiple online locations,[6] a "wonderful compendium".[7] The online version of World Scripture is linked to by many collegiate[8] and independent[9] websites as a comparative religion resource.
Other accomplishments edit
In Controversial New Religions, James R. Lewis describes Wilson as "a leading Unification scholar."[10] Wilson has been editor of UTS's academic Journal of Unification Studies since its inception in 1997[11][12] and of all the contributors of this journal, he has the most hits, with 194,242, with his paper entitled "40th Anniversary Forum: The Unification Church in America".[13] Wilson led the translation committee for the main scripture of the Unification Church, Exposition of the Divine Principle.[14][15] and co-author of Cultivating Heart and Character: Educating for Life's Most Essential Goals.[16] Wilson serves as senior advisor[17] and chair of the editorial board[18] for the Unification Church-sponsored New World Encyclopedia.
Born a Jew,[10] Wilson performs speaking[19] and leadership roles[20] in the Unification Church's Middle East Peace Initiative, with a focus on Christian–Jewish reconciliation.[21] He received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University in 1971, and later obtained an M.T.S from Harvard Divinity School and Ph.D. from Harvard.[22] Wilson was subject to a forced deprogramming attempt in 1975, and in late 1980 protested a Harvard talk on the subject by cult critic Margaret Thaler Singer.[22] Wilson joined the faculty of Unification Theological Seminary in 1985, the year his Ph.D. thesis was published.[23] At UTS, Wilson currently teaches a variety of scriptural studies, living traditions, and theology courses.[24]
References edit
- ^ "Biography" February 16, 2012, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 19, 2012
- ^ Wilson, Andrew (January 1999). "A guidebook to our culture". 14 (1). The World & I: 266.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ a b c . Paragon House. Archived from the original on 2005-03-19. Retrieved 2008-07-02.
- ^ Howard University Library System, Divinity Library May 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine.
- ^ In Booklist, Bibel and McConnell list it among 12 volumes which "will help librarians provide quick answers to many questions" and "are appropriate for both academic- and public-library collections." (Bibel, Barbara; J. Christopher McConnell (1999-10-15). "World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts". 96 (4). The Booklist.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help)). In Library Journal, Bill Piekarski highlights the online version of World Scripture in a "Religious Pluralism on the Web" roundup.(Piekarski, Bill (2001-02-01). "Webwatch-Religious Pluralism on the Web". Library Journal. 126 (2).) In the Chronicle of Higher Education, the online version is mentioned as a case study in converting a book to a web resource. (S., R. (1996-11-01). "Project Will Aid the Study of Religion". Chronicle of Higher Education. 43 (10): A27.) - ^ For example: World Scripture: A Comparative Anthology of Sacred Texts 2003-08-11 at the Wayback Machine, accessed July 5, 2008
- ^ Kurtz, Lester R. (July 2005). "Gülen's Paradox: Combining Commitment and Tolerance". 95 (3). The Muslim World: 373–385.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ see, e.g., Southwestern University August 21, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Howard University May 12, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, Austin Community College July 24, 2008, at the Wayback Machine, among others
- ^ General Anthologies of Sacred Texts
- ^ a b Lewis, James R.; Jesper Aagaard Petersen (2004). Controversial New Religions. Oxford University Press. p. 46. ISBN 0-19-515682-X.
- ^ Journal Of Unification Studies
- ^ Wilson, Andrew (1997). "From the Editor". 1. Journal of Unification Studies.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "Articles by Andrew Wilson" March 27, 2011, at the Wayback Machine Retrieved February 19, 2012
- ^ He is also the author of The Nations in Deutero-Isaiah: A Study on Composition and Structure
- ^ Wilson, A. (1986). The Nations in Deutero-Isaiah: A Study on Composition and Structure. Lewiston, NY: Edwin Mellen Press. (ISBN 0-88946-086-8)
- ^ Devine, Tony; Joon Ho Seuk; Andrew Wilson (2000-10-31). Cultivating Heart and Character: Educating for Life's Most Essential Goals. Character Development Foundation. ISBN 1-892056-15-1.
- ^ "New World Encyclopedia:About". New World Encyclopedia. from the original on 23 July 2008. Retrieved 2008-07-10.
- ^ "Info:Editorial Leadership". New World Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-07-10.
- ^ "IIFWP assembly 2004". Retrieved 2008-07-09.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2004-02-21. Retrieved 2008-07-09.
- ^ c.f. Wilson, Andrew (2007-01-12). "'Tikkun Olam' in Jerusalem". Retrieved 2008-07-08., Wilson, Andrew. "Guidelines for Members of the Unification Church in Relations with the Jewish People". Retrieved 2008-07-09., and other such writings archived here.
- ^ a b "Student Remains in Unification Church After Forced 'Deprogramming' Attempt". The Harvard Crimson. 1980-10-25. Retrieved 2008-07-03.
- ^ "The nations in Deutero-Isaiah :--a study on composition and structure". Harvard University. 1985. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
- ^ . Archived from the original on 2011-07-20. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
External links edit
- World Scripture - complete online text
- Unification Theological Seminary