England, John Carol Biography 1992

ENGLAND, John Carol
Associate Dean, Programme for Theology and Cultures in Asia.
Born Napier 13 April 1930. Married 1954 Rita Mayne Peace; four children – Bevis John (b […]5), Lisanne Carole (b […]), Vaudine Margaret (b […]), Jeremy Blaise Ronald (b […]).
Educated Napier Boys’ High School; Auckland University College 1949-53 – BA; Auckland Teachers’ College 1955 – Certificate of Teaching; Theological Hall, Knox College 1958-60 – Dip Theol; South East Asian Graduate School of Theology 1980-84.
Formerly ordained minister Burwood United Church, Christchurch 1964-69, secretary for Christian education and lay training East Asia Christian Conference 1969-73, secretary for education and ministry Christian Conference of Asia 1973-75, lecturing and research positions USA 1976, UK 1975-77, programme co-ordinator Tao Fong Shan Ecumenical Centre Hong Kong 1978-86, visiting fellow New College Edinburgh 1986-87.
Publications include as editor Theology in Action with Oh Jae Shik (Singapore: East Asia Christian Conference 1973), An Encounter with Education for Liberation and Community (Singapore: East Asia Christian Conference, 1977), Living Theology in Asia (London: SCM Press; New York: Orbis, 1982), numerous journal articles and contributions to volumes.
Co-convenor Peace Movement Hong Kong 1985-86, convenor public questions, Wellington Presbytery 1967-69, executive secretary Association of Christian Institutes for Social Concern in Asia 1970-75, 1983-86.
Leisure activities include instrumental and choral music, walking, tramping, sketching.
Address 13 Hilldale Place, Christchurch 2.