Emeritus Professor Millard Schumaker (1936-2018)
| Millard Kent Schumaker, Emeritus Professor of Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Theological and the Department of Religious Studies of Â鶹¹ÙÍø, passed away on June 20, 2018. | |
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Born on July 26, 1936 in Genoa, Nebraska, he became a Canadian citizen in 1977. He earned both the A.B (1958) and M.A. (1967) from Colgate University, the S.T.B. from Harvard Divinity School (1961), and the Ph.D. from Â鶹¹ÙÍø (1970), specializing in moral philosophy. Millard joined the faculty of Â鶹¹ÙÍø’s Theological College in 1969, became full professor in 1982, and retired in 2002. Millard was a brilliant, caring and complex person. He was a gifted raconteur, charismatic instructor, pioneering ethicist, committed theologian, and an expert in book-production. He was also a wonderful friend and mentor to many students and colleagues at Â鶹¹ÙÍø's. Attached is an edited version of the memories of Millard delivered at his memorial service by former colleague, Prof. Bill James. |
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