Charles B. Partee is P.C. Rossin* Professor of Church History. He received his bachelor's from Maryville College, Tenn. with a major in philosophy. He continued his studies at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, where he received the B.D. and at the University of Texas (Austin) receiving his master's in classical philosophy. He earned his doctorate from Princeton Theological Seminary in theology with a concentration in the history of doctrine. Prior to coming to Pittsburgh Seminary in 1978, Partee served as a pastor in Arkansas and New Jersey and as a professor at two colleges. Most of his scholarly writing concerns the Theology of John Calvin. Recently he wrote The Theology of John Calvin (WJK, 2008). Partee has also written a book dealing with the pioneer missionary career of his father-in-law, a 1934 graduate of Pittsburgh Seminary, entitled Adventure in Africa: The Story of Don McClure (University of America 2000) and with Andrew Purves Encountering God: Christian Faith in Turbulent Times (WJK 2000).
Articles from the Presbyterian Outlook
This material expresses the research and opinion of Dr. Partee and is not necessarily the opinion of Pittsburgh Theological Seminary faculty, staff, or Board of Directors.
* Peter C. Rossin served as the chairperson and CEO of Dynamet Inc. Rossin affirmed his concern for the moral and literary fiber of America through his personal benevolence. His widow, Ada, continues to be motivated by an ongoing concern for the effective education of our younger generation.