Darryl Tippens is an American academic administrator and University Distinguished Scholar of Faith, Learning, and Literature (retired) at
Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a Private university, private Churches of Christ, Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1906 as ''Childers Classical Institute''. ACU is one of the largest private universities in the Sout ...
(ACU). He was provost of
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University () is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ with its main campus in Los Angeles County, California. Pepperdine's main campus consists of 830 acres (340 ha) overlooking the Pacific Ocean and t ...
from January 2001 until July 2014, and before that had served at ACU.
Life
Darryl Tippens began teaching
English
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* English people
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Peoples, culture, and language
* ''English'', an adjective for something of, from, or related to England
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in 1973 at
Oklahoma Christian University
Oklahoma Christian University (OC) is a private Christian university in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. It was founded in 1950 by members of the Churches of Christ.
History
Oklahoma Christian University, originally named Central Christian College, w ...
where he served as the Chair of Language and Literature until 1987. He was named the James. W. Culp Distinguished Professor of English at
Abilene Christian University
Abilene Christian University (ACU) is a Private university, private Churches of Christ, Christian university in Abilene, Texas. It was founded in 1906 as ''Childers Classical Institute''. ACU is one of the largest private universities in the Sout ...
from 1996 until 2000. In 2001, he became the Provost at
Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University () is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ with its main campus in Los Angeles County, California. Pepperdine's main campus consists of 830 acres (340 ha) overlooking the Pacific Ocean and t ...
, where he also served as professor of
Early Modern literature
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In Europe, the Early Modern per ...
. He is co-editor of several books including ''Shadow & Light: Literature and the Life of Faith, 3rd Edition'' and author of several essays on
literature
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,
film
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,
Christianity
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, and contemporary culture. He served on the board of the
City of Lights, City of Angels
The COLCOA French Film Festival (formerly "City of Light, City of Angels") is an annual competitive film festival in Hollywood, created and presented by the Franco-American Cultural Fund (FACF), a unique partnership of the DGA, the MPAA, la SACEM ...
film festival. He has long been a leader in the Conference on Christianity and Literature, serving as the president of the learned society since 2016.
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University (officially Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as LSU) is a public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The university was founded in 1860 nea ...
(1971)
Ph.D
Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University (officially Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College, commonly referred to as LSU) is a public land-grant research university in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The university was founded in 1860 nea ...
(1973)
Publications
Author
*''The Gospel According to Generation X''.
Abilene, TX
Abilene ( ) is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the state of Texas. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan stat ...
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Abilene Christian University Press
Abilene Christian University Press, also known as ACU Press, is an Abilene, Texas-based university press that is connected with Abilene Christian University. Since being formed it has released or acquired 456 titles and the press releases, on a ...
, 1995. .
*''Pilgrim Heart''.
Abilene, TX
Abilene ( ) is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the state of Texas. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan stat ...
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Leafwood Publishers
Leafwood Publishers (founded in 2000) is an imprint of Abilene Christian University Press located in Abilene, Texas.
History
Leafwood Publishers was founded in 2000 by C. Leonard Allen in Orange, California. By 2004, it was moved in Siloam Sp ...
, 2006. .
*''That's Why We Sing: Reclaiming the Wonder of Congregational Singing''.
Abilene, TX
Abilene ( ) is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the state of Texas. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan stat ...
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Leafwood Publishers
Leafwood Publishers (founded in 2000) is an imprint of Abilene Christian University Press located in Abilene, Texas.
History
Leafwood Publishers was founded in 2000 by C. Leonard Allen in Orange, California. By 2004, it was moved in Siloam Sp ...
, 2006. .
Editor
*''Shadow & Light: Literature and the Life of Faith'', Ed. Darryl Tippens, Stephen Weathers, Jack Welch,
Abilene, TX
Abilene ( ) is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the state of Texas. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan stat ...
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Abilene Christian University Press
Abilene Christian University Press, also known as ACU Press, is an Abilene, Texas-based university press that is connected with Abilene Christian University. Since being formed it has released or acquired 456 titles and the press releases, on a ...
, 1997. .
*''Shadow & Light: Literature and the Life of Faith, 2nd Edition]'', Ed. Darryl Tippens, Stephen Weathers, and
Jeanne Murray Walker
Jeanne Murray Walker (born May 27, 1944) is an American poet and playwright.
Life
Jeanne Murray was born on May 27, 1944 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, the daughter of John Gerald and Erna Murray. In 1965, she won the Atlantic Monthly Award for ...
,
Abilene, TX
Abilene ( ) is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the state of Texas. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan stat ...
:
Abilene Christian University Press
Abilene Christian University Press, also known as ACU Press, is an Abilene, Texas-based university press that is connected with Abilene Christian University. Since being formed it has released or acquired 456 titles and the press releases, on a ...
, 2005 .
*''Shadow & Light: Literature and the Life of Faith, 3rd Edition]'', Ed. Darryl Tippens, Stephen Weathers, and
Jeanne Murray Walker
Jeanne Murray Walker (born May 27, 1944) is an American poet and playwright.
Life
Jeanne Murray was born on May 27, 1944 in Parkers Prairie, Minnesota, the daughter of John Gerald and Erna Murray. In 1965, she won the Atlantic Monthly Award for ...
,
Abilene, TX
Abilene ( ) is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the state of Texas. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan stat ...
:
Abilene Christian University Press
Abilene Christian University Press, also known as ACU Press, is an Abilene, Texas-based university press that is connected with Abilene Christian University. Since being formed it has released or acquired 456 titles and the press releases, on a ...
Andrew Hudgins
Andrew Hudgins (born 22 April 1951 Killeen, Texas) is an American poet.
Biography
Hudgins was raised in Alabama. He earned a B.A. at Huntingdon College, an M.A. at the University of Alabama, and an M.F.A. at the University of Iowa. He is the auth ...
,
Lubbock, Texas
Lubbock ( )
is the 10th-most populous city in the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of government of Lubbock County. With a population of 260,993 in 2021, the city is also the 85th-most populous in the United States. The city is in the northw ...
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Texas Tech University Press
The Texas Tech University Press (or TTUP), founded in 1971, is the university press of the American Texas Tech University, located in Lubbock, Texas.
See also
* List of English-language book publishing companies
* List of university presses
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, 2002. .
*''The Soul of a Christian University: A Field Guide for Educators]''.
Abilene, TX
Abilene ( ) is a city in Taylor and Jones Counties in Texas, United States. Its population was 125,182 at the 2020 census, making it the 27th-most populous city in the state of Texas. It is the principal city of the Abilene metropolitan stat ...
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Abilene Christian University Press
Abilene Christian University Press, also known as ACU Press, is an Abilene, Texas-based university press that is connected with Abilene Christian University. Since being formed it has released or acquired 456 titles and the press releases, on a ...