Marion David Barnes (1913–2004) was President of Covenant College from 1965 to 1978. According to Rudy Schmidt, Barnes "paved the way for the college to move from its Midwestern roots to be a welcomed institution in the Southeast."[1]

Barnes grew up in Union County, Arkansas, and studied at the University of Arkansas before teaching chemistry at City College of New York, Columbia University and Wheaton College.[2] He then worked for Lion Oil, Monsanto, and The Sulphur Institute.[3]

In 1949, Barnes became the founding editor of the A.S.A. Bulletin, now called Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith. He served as editor until 1951.[4]

After retiring from Covenant, Barnes helped establish Daystar University in Kenya.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Kaufmann, Anna (12 January 2005). "Marion David Barnes, 1913-2004". The Bagpipe. 51 (8). Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  2. ^ Shearer, John (6 July 2002). "Dr. Marion Barnes Has Enjoyed Diverse Life". The Chattanoogan. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. ^ "The Education of a President". Reflections: 4. December 1973. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  4. ^ Haas, John W. (December 1998). "The Journal of the American Scientific Affiliation At 50: Modest Beginnings, Maturing Vision, Continuing Challenges". Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith. 50. Archived from the original on 3 September 2018. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
Academic offices Preceded byRobert G. Rayburn President of Covenant College 1965–1978 Succeeded byMartin Essenburg
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