Dr. Isaac Rufus Clark (1925-1990), the son of Reverend James H. and Lillian Clark was born February 15, 1925 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilberforce University in 1951, and in 1952, he received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Payne Theological Seminary. Dr. Clark went on to receive his Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University in 1958. Clark was a lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He made public his call to the ministry in 1946, and in 1952 he was ordained as an elder.In 1962, Dr. Clark joined the faculty at the Interdenominational Theological Center as Professor of Homiletics and Director of Field Education. In recognition of his contributions as a professor and scholar, in 1975 he was chosen to be the first Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Homiletics at the Interdenominational Theological Center which he held until his death at the age of 64.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu. 
Jul 19, 2019

Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection

Dr. Isaac Rufus Clark (1925-1990), the son of Reverend James H. and Lillian Clark was born February 15, 1925 in New Castle, Pennsylvania. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilberforce University in 1951, and in 1952, he received his Bachelor of Divinity degree from Payne Theological Seminary. Dr. Clark went on to receive his Ph.D. in Theology from Boston University in 1958. Clark was a lifelong member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He made public his call to the ministry in 1946, and in 1952 he was ordained as an elder.In 1962, Dr. Clark joined the faculty at the Interdenominational Theological Center as Professor of Homiletics and Director of Field Education. In recognition of his contributions as a professor and scholar, in 1975 he was chosen to be the first Fuller E. Callaway Professor of Homiletics at the Interdenominational Theological Center which he held until his death at the age of 64.

At the AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library we are always striving to improve our digital collections. We welcome additional information about people, places, or events depicted in any of the works in this collection. To submit information, please contact us at DSD@auctr.edu

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  • Subjects = Portraits and people
Title Date Created Description Subject Collection
Unidentified Group, circa 1973 1970/1966 An unidentified group stands outside of a building. African Americans--Religion, Theology, Portraits and people Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection
Award, circa 1970 1967/1973 An unidentified man receives an award on stage. African Americans--Religion, Theology, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection
Portrait of Isaac Clark, circa 1965 1962/1968 Portrait of Isaac Clark. African Americans--Religion, Theology, Portraits and people Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection
Commencement, circa 1965 1962/1968 A graduating class awaits to receive their diplomas. African Americans--Religion, Theology, Portraits and people, Commencement ceremonies, African Americans--Education Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection
A Puppet Show, circa 1965 1962/1968 An unidentified woman plays with puppets on a sound stage. African Americans--Religion, Theology, Portraits and people, Theatre and dance Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection
Television Demonstration, circa 1965 1962/1968 Isaac Clark gives a demonstration of video equipment. African Americans--Religion, Theology, Portraits and people, African Americans--Education Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection
Portrait of Isaac Clark, circa 1950 1947/1953 Portrait of a young Isaac Clark. African Americans--Religion, Theology, Portraits and people Isaac R. Clark Memorial Collection