Darryl Tippens

Darryl Tippens
Born 1947
Occupation Scholar and Administrative Advisor
Alma mater Oklahoma Christian University
Louisiana State University
Spouse Anne Tippens

Darryl Tippens is an American academic administrator and University Distinguished Scholar of Faith, Learning, and Literature at Abilene Christian University (ACU).[1] Until 2013 he was provost of Pepperdine University and before that had served at ACU.[2]

Life

Darryl Tippens began teaching English in 1973 at Oklahoma Christian University 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 from 1996 until 2000. In 2001, he became the Provost at Pepperdine University. He is also professor of Early Modern literature at Pepperdine University. 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, film, Christianity, and contemporary culture. He served on the board of the City of Lights, City of Angels film festival.[3]

Education

B.A. Oklahoma State University (1968)
M.A. Louisiana State University (1971
Ph.D Louisiana State University (1973)[4]

Publications

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Personal life

Tippens is married to Anne Tippens.[5]

References

  1. "Tippens to leave Pepperdine, return to ACU". 2013-09-16. Retrieved 2015-01-03.
  2. "Darryl Tippens". pepperdine.edu. Pepperdine University. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  3. "Darryl Tippens". bookreporter.com. Book Reporter. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  4. Hudgins, Andrew (2002). The Waltz He was Born for: An Introduction to the Writing of Walt McDonald. Lubbock, Texas: Texas Tech University Press. p. 248. ISBN 0-89672-487-5.
  5. Tippens, Darryl (2006). Pilgrim Heart. Abilene, Texas: Leafwood Publishers. p. Back Cover. ISBN 0-9767790-7-2.

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