Papers of Dean S. Gilliland
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Title: Papers of Dean S. Gilliland
Dates: circa 1977-2013
Collection Number: CFT00902
Creator/Collector:
Gilliland, Dean S.
Extent: 14 Boxes, 7.0 linear feet
Repository:
Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan Hubbard Library Archives
Pasadena, California 91182
Abstract: Dean S. Gilliland (b. 1928 – d. 2013) taught in the Fuller Seminary School of World Mission from 1977 – 2011. His specializations
included cross-cultural studies, contextualized theology, and African Studies. The Dean S. Gilliland collection includes class
materials, conference materials, letters and correspondence. Materials are mostly unprocessed.
Language of Material: English
Supervised use only. Scholarly use within parameters of copyright law.
All rights reserved.
[Identification of item]. Papers of Dean S. Gilliland. Collection Number: CFT00902. Fuller Theological Seminary-David Allan
Hubbard Library Archives
The gift of the Gilliland family in 2003.
Biography/Administrative History
Dean S. Gilliland (b. 1928 – d. 2013) taught in the Fuller Seminary School of World Mission from 1977 – 2011. His specializations
included cross-cultural studies, contextualized theology, and African Studies. He earned his PhD at Hartford Seminary Foundation,
and his articles have been published in journals such as “Missiology” and “Islamic Review”.
Gilliland began his career as a bush missionary in Nigeria in 1956. His experience and ability in speaking the Hausa language
caused him to become the teacher for local evangelists and pastors at the mission school. In 1969, Gilliland taught at the
Theological College of Northern Nigeria, which taught seven missions and eight churches. In 1972, he became principal (president)
of the college, serving until 1976. Gilliland returned to the United States, and joined the Fuller Seminary faculty within
the School of World Mission. Dr. Gilliland retired in 2011 and passed away at the age of 84 in 2013.
Scope and Content of Collection
This collection is organized into 14 boxes:
Boxes 1-2: Fuller Theological Seminary and Class Materials;
Boxes 3-4: Letters and Correspondence;
Boxes 5-9: Conference Organizational Material, Notes, and Research Boxes --
Organizations including the Mission Society for United Methodists and the Zwemer Institute;
Boxes 10-13: Student Papers;
Box 14: Miscellaneous
Christianity and culture
Cross-cultural studies
Islam
Missions
Fuller Theological Seminary
Mission Society for United Methodists
Samuel Zwemer Institute