Randall T. Ruble
Encyclopedia
Dr. Randall T. Ruble is an American
academic and from 26 October 2006 to 2010 was the president of Erskine College
.
, and graduated from high school in Collingdale, Pennsylvania
.
Ruble married Molly Grant; they have three children and six grandchildren.
in the Korean War
Zone. For his service there he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal.
degree in English and History. He was listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and was given the H.M. Young Ring, the highest award presented to a graduating senior at Erskine.
He received the Bachelor of Divinity
degree from Erskine Theological Seminary
in 1961 and the Master of Theology
degree from Princeton Theological Seminary
in 1962.
Ruble did graduate work at the University of Göttingen, Germany
, and received the Doctor of Philosophy
degree from the University of Edinburgh
in 1964. He was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University
in 1971 and a Resident Scholar, Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, New Jersey
, in 1998.
Ruble was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by Erskine College
and Erskine Theological Seminary
in 1999.
at Erskine Seminary (1965–97), Assistant Dean of the Seminary (1975–76), and Vice President and Dean of Erskine Theological Seminary for 21 years from 1976 through 1997.
His years as Dean were notable for a number of accomplishments: the achievement of full accreditation for the seminary; the development of the Doctor of Ministry
(D. Min.) and Master of Arts
in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) programs; the growth of off-campus programs in several locations; and the enhancement of seminary facilities and scholarship funds.
Upon retirement as dean of Erskine Seminary, Ruble was named Vice President and Dean Emeritus.
United States
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academic and from 26 October 2006 to 2010 was the president of Erskine College
Erskine College
Erskine College is a four year, Christian liberal arts college located in Due West, South Carolina.-Early history:Established in 1839 by the Associate Reformed Synod of the South as an academy for men, Erskine College became the first four year, church-related college in South Carolina...
.
Personal life
He was born in Augusta County, Virginia, was educated in the public schools of Rockbridge County, VirginiaRockbridge County, Virginia
As of the census of 2000, there were 20,808 people, 8,486 households, and 6,075 families residing in the county. The population density was 35 people per square mile . There were 9,550 housing units at an average density of 16 per square mile...
, and graduated from high school in Collingdale, Pennsylvania
Collingdale, Pennsylvania
Collingdale is a borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 8,664, at the 2000 census, 502 above the 1940 count of 8,162.-Geography:Collingdale is located at ....
.
Ruble married Molly Grant; they have three children and six grandchildren.
Military service
From 1951-55, he served in the United States Air ForceUnited States Air Force
The United States Air Force is the aerial warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces and one of the American uniformed services. Initially part of the United States Army, the USAF was formed as a separate branch of the military on September 18, 1947 under the National Security Act of...
in the Korean War
Korean War
The Korean War was a conventional war between South Korea, supported by the United Nations, and North Korea, supported by the People's Republic of China , with military material aid from the Soviet Union...
Zone. For his service there he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal.
Education
He graduated from Erskine College in 1958 with a Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in English and History. He was listed in Who's Who in American Colleges and Universities and was given the H.M. Young Ring, the highest award presented to a graduating senior at Erskine.
He received the Bachelor of Divinity
Bachelor of Divinity
In Western universities, a Bachelor of Divinity is usually an undergraduate academic degree awarded for a course taken in the study of divinity or related disciplines, such as theology or, rarely, religious studies....
degree from Erskine Theological Seminary
Erskine Theological Seminary
Erskine Theological Seminary is an institution of graduate theological and pastoral education. The Seminary is based in Due West, South Carolina, United States, and also offers classes at four extension sites in the region: Augusta, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina and...
in 1961 and the Master of Theology
Master of Theology
A Master of Theology is an advanced theological research degree offered by universities, divinity schools, and seminaries.-North America:In North America, the Master of Theology is considered by the Association of Theological Schools to be the minimum educational credential for teaching...
degree from Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton Theological Seminary
Princeton Theological Seminary is a theological seminary of the Presbyterian Church located in the Borough of Princeton, New Jersey in the United States...
in 1962.
Ruble did graduate work at the University of Göttingen, Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
, and received the Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree from the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
in 1964. He was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University
Harvard University
Harvard University is a private Ivy League university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, established in 1636 by the Massachusetts legislature. Harvard is the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States and the first corporation chartered in the country...
in 1971 and a Resident Scholar, Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton is a community located in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States. It is best known as the location of Princeton University, which has been sited in the community since 1756...
, in 1998.
Ruble was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by Erskine College
Erskine College
Erskine College is a four year, Christian liberal arts college located in Due West, South Carolina.-Early history:Established in 1839 by the Associate Reformed Synod of the South as an academy for men, Erskine College became the first four year, church-related college in South Carolina...
and Erskine Theological Seminary
Erskine Theological Seminary
Erskine Theological Seminary is an institution of graduate theological and pastoral education. The Seminary is based in Due West, South Carolina, United States, and also offers classes at four extension sites in the region: Augusta, Georgia, Charleston, South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina and...
in 1999.
Academic career
Ruble's ministry has been centered on his work as an educator at Erskine College and Theological Seminary. He served as Chaplain of the College (1971–74), Professor of Old TestamentOld Testament
The Old Testament, of which Christians hold different views, is a Christian term for the religious writings of ancient Israel held sacred and inspired by Christians which overlaps with the 24-book canon of the Masoretic Text of Judaism...
at Erskine Seminary (1965–97), Assistant Dean of the Seminary (1975–76), and Vice President and Dean of Erskine Theological Seminary for 21 years from 1976 through 1997.
His years as Dean were notable for a number of accomplishments: the achievement of full accreditation for the seminary; the development of the Doctor of Ministry
Doctor of Ministry
The Doctor of Ministry degree is, according to The Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada , a doctoral level degree oriented toward ministerial leadership often in an area of applied theology, such as missions, evangelism, church leadership, pastoral psychology or the...
(D. Min.) and Master of Arts
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) programs; the growth of off-campus programs in several locations; and the enhancement of seminary facilities and scholarship funds.
Upon retirement as dean of Erskine Seminary, Ruble was named Vice President and Dean Emeritus.