W. Barnes Tatum
Jefferson-Pilot Professor of Religion and Philosophy, Greensboro College, Greensboro, North Carolina
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 Barnes Tatum began his post-undergraduate studies
in Bible and Christian origins at St. Mary's College, the University of St. Andrews, Scotland. He has also undertaken post-doctoral work at Duke University and Yeshiva University under the auspices of the
National Endowment for the Humanities. His books include: In Quest of Jesus: A Guidebook (1982); John the Baptist and Jesus: A Report of the Jesus Seminar (1994); and
Jesus at the Movies: A Guide to the First Hundred Years (1997). Widely used as a textbook in college, universities, and seminaries, In Quest of Jesus has been recently published in a
Revised and Enlarged Edition (1999). His many articles and reviews have appeared in such publications as the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, the Journal of Biblical Literature,
New Testament Studies, Journal for the Study of Judaism, and Foundation and Facets Forum.
Books
Academic Credentials
- A.B., Birmingham Southern College
- B.D., Duke University
- M.L.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro
- Ph.D., Duke University
Special Study
- Rare Book School, Columbia University, Summer 1990
- NEH Summer Seminar, Yeshiva University, 1987
- NEH Summer Seminar, Duke University, 1982
- Travel Seminar in Israel and Greece, January 1973
- Travel Seminar in India, Summer 1971
Academic Appointments
- Faculty Member, Greensboro College, 1973–
- Dean of the College, Greensboro College, 1983–1987
- Faculty Member, Huntingdon College, 1966–1973
- Chair, Department of Religion, Huntingdon College, 1970–1973
Professional Service
- Lecturer, North Carolina Humanities Council, 1994–1996
- President, North Carolina Teachers of Religion, 1981–1982
- Vice President, North Carolina Teachers of Religion, 1980–1981
- Member, American Library Association, 1990–
- Member, Jesus Seminar, 1988–
- Member, Society of Biblical Literature, 1966–
- Member, American Academy of Religion, 1966–
- Graduate Assistant, International Greek New Testament Project, 1963–1966
Honors and Awards
- Moore Award Professorship, Greensboro College, 1993–1994
- Outstanding Teacher Award, Greensboro College, 1980
- John W. Frazer Faculty Award, Huntingdon College, 1970
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