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Key moments and achievements from James Houston's life.
James was born
· Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Academic Achievement
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, James Houston moved to Oxford in 1945 for doctoral studies in geography, receiving his doctorate around 1950. He became a Fellow of Hertford College, Oxford, where he served as a geography lecturer, building an academic career at one of the world's most prestigious universities.
Academic Achievement
Born in Edinburgh, Scotland, James Houston moved to Oxford in 1945 for doctoral studies in geography, receiving his doctorate around 1950. He became a Fellow of Hertford College, Oxford, where he served as a geography lecturer, building an academic career at one of the world's most prestigious universities.
Institution Founded
In 1970, Houston emigrated with his family to North America and became a co-founder of Regent College in Vancouver, a graduate school of Christian studies. He served as the college's first Principal from 1970 to 1978, establishing an institution that would become one of the world's leading centers for theological education.
Institution Founded
In 1970, Houston emigrated with his family to North America and became a co-founder of Regent College in Vancouver, a graduate school of Christian studies. He served as the college's first Principal from 1970 to 1978, establishing an institution that would become one of the world's leading centers for theological education.
Institution Founded
Houston co-founded the C.S. Lewis Institute in Washington, D.C., where he served as a Senior Fellow. The institute dedicated itself to developing genuine disciples of Jesus Christ, drawing on the intellectual legacy of C.S. Lewis to engage thoughtful Christians and seekers.
Institution Founded
Houston co-founded the C.S. Lewis Institute in Washington, D.C., where he served as a Senior Fellow. The institute dedicated itself to developing genuine disciples of Jesus Christ, drawing on the intellectual legacy of C.S. Lewis to engage thoughtful Christians and seekers.
Academic Appointment
In 1991, Houston was appointed to the chair of Spiritual Theology at Regent College, a position that formalized his role as one of the world's leading scholars of Christian spirituality and formation. His teaching influenced generations of students worldwide.
Academic Appointment
In 1991, Houston was appointed to the chair of Spiritual Theology at Regent College, a position that formalized his role as one of the world's leading scholars of Christian spirituality and formation. His teaching influenced generations of students worldwide.
Life Milestone
Houston turned 100 in November 2022, a milestone celebrated by Regent College and the global theological community. He lived to the remarkable age of 103, making him one of the longest-lived major theologians of the modern era, with his major areas of interest spanning prayer, the Trinity, spiritual formation, and the Christian mind.
Life Milestone
Houston turned 100 in November 2022, a milestone celebrated by Regent College and the global theological community. He lived to the remarkable age of 103, making him one of the longest-lived major theologians of the modern era, with his major areas of interest spanning prayer, the Trinity, spiritual formation, and the Christian mind.
James Houston passed away
