Adams, Doug, 1945-

Doug Adams, 1945-2007, was a professor in worship and the arts at the Pacific School of Religion and the Graduate Theological Union both in Berkeley, California from 1976 to his death from cancer in 2007. Adams was an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. He taught courses, lectured and conducted workshops nationally and internationally in worship, art, dance, and humor as well as authoring books on these subjects, articles for journals and newspapers, and encouraging, collaborating with, and editing books by other authors. He was a leading member of the Sacred Dance Guild in the United States and Canada. In 1987, Adams founded the Center for the Arts, Religion and Education (CARE) which became an affiliated member of the Graduate Theological Union. Through his interest in the arts, Adams worked with such people as Stephen De Staebler, Jane Dillenberger, John Dillenberger, and George Segal, sculptor. In sacred dance Adams worked with such people as Carla De Sola, Judith Rock, and Margaret Taylor. Academics brought strong ties with Harland Hogue and Michael Polanyi. Doug Adams was a man of lively humor, unstoppable energy, and expansive enthusiasm affecting students, colleagues, and all who knew and learned from him.

From the description of Douglas G. Adams collection, 1945-2007. (Graduate Theological Union). WorldCat record id: 765472331

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