James L. Edwards
Encyclopedia
Dr. James L. Edwards, Ph.D, is the current president of the Anderson University
, a position he has held since July 1, 1990, and the President of the Anderson School of Theology
.
. His dissertation was titled Connections: Things That Matter to Teachers in Small Colleges. While completing his doctoral studies, he received the Earl W. Anderson Award for Research in Higher Education from Ohio State’s College of Education.
. President Edwards is commonly and popularly referred to as "P. Eddy" by the Anderson University students. This is from the abbreviation of the word "President" and the shortening of the name "Edwards".
Anderson University (Indiana)
Anderson University is an accredited private Christian liberal arts university in Anderson, Indiana. The college is affiliated with the Church of God . Anderson University is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities, and the society. In 2010, U.S...
, a position he has held since July 1, 1990, and the President of the Anderson School of Theology
Anderson School of Theology
Anderson University School of Theology is the graduate theological school affiliated with the Church of God . It is a part of Anderson University and receives students from Azusa Pacific University, Bay Ridge Christian College, Gardner College, Mid-America Christian University, Warner Pacific...
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Education
Dr. Edwards completed his bachelor's and master's degree from Anderson University and the Anderson University School of Theology. In 1987, he went on to receive his Doctor of Theology in Educational Policy and Leadership from Ohio State UniversityOhio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
. His dissertation was titled Connections: Things That Matter to Teachers in Small Colleges. While completing his doctoral studies, he received the Earl W. Anderson Award for Research in Higher Education from Ohio State’s College of Education.
President of Anderson University
Dr. Edwards became president of Anderson University on July 1, 1990. He is the fourth president in the university's history and also presides over the Anderson University School of TheologyAnderson School of Theology
Anderson University School of Theology is the graduate theological school affiliated with the Church of God . It is a part of Anderson University and receives students from Azusa Pacific University, Bay Ridge Christian College, Gardner College, Mid-America Christian University, Warner Pacific...
. President Edwards is commonly and popularly referred to as "P. Eddy" by the Anderson University students. This is from the abbreviation of the word "President" and the shortening of the name "Edwards".