Ronald Nash

Ronald H. Nash (b. May 27, 1936; d. March 10, 2006) was an Evangelical Baptist philosopher and apologist in the Calvinist tradition. Nash served as a professor for over 40 years, teaching and writing in the areas of worldview, apologetics, ethics, theology and history.

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Ronald H. Nash was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 27, 1936. ^ [1]^ He earned his Bachelor's degree at Barrington College, and a Master's degree at Brown University, before going on to receive his Doctorate in Philosophy from Syracuse University ^ [2]^ in 1964 ^[3]^.

Following his doctoral work, Nash became the Chairman of the Department of Philosophy and Religion and Director of Graduate Studies in Humanities at Western Kentucky University (Bowling Green, Kentucky), where he served for 27 years. In 1991, he became Professor of Philosophy and Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary (Orlando, Florida), serving there until 2002. Additionally, Nash was Professor of Philosophy at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (Louisville, Kentucky) from 1998-2005. ^[4]^

Nash passed away on March 10, 2006, due to complications from a stroke. He was survived by his wife, Betty Jane, and children, Jeffrey and Jennifer. A public memorial service in Nash's honor was held at the Orlando campus of the Reformed Theological Seminary. ^[5]^

References

  1. ? Roger Overton, Cleveland's Greatest Philosopher (A Tribute to Ronald Nash), The A-Team Blog, 11 March 2006
  2. ? Jeff Robinson, Ronald Nash, ‘bold and brilliant’ in defending the faith, dies, Baptist Press, Louisville, 14 March 2006
  3. ? Roger Overton, Cleveland's Greatest Philosopher (A Tribute to Ronald Nash), The A-Team Blog, 11 March 2006
  4. ? Jeff Robinson, Ronald Nash, ‘bold and brilliant’ in defending the faith, dies, Baptist Press, Louisville, 14 March 2006
  5. ? Jeff Robinson, Ronald Nash, ‘bold and brilliant’ in defending the faith, dies, Baptist Press, Louisville, 14 March 2006

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