Person in history
Tony Campolo
Tony Campolo, American sociologist and pastor (born 1935)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2024 · November 19
Their story
Who they were
Anthony Campolo Jr. was an American sociologist, Baptist pastor, author, public speaker, and spiritual advisor to U.S. President Bill Clinton. Campolo was an influential leader in the evangelical left. Campolo was a popular commentator on religious, political, and social issues, and had been a guest on programs such as The Colbert Report, The Charlie Rose Show, Larry King Live, Nightline, Crossfire, Politically Incorrect and The Hour.
Early life
Early life and education Campolo was born to an Italian-American family in Philadelphia on February 25, 1935. [ 1 ] He studied at Eastern College and obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1956. [ 2 ] He was ordained a Baptist pastor in 1957. [ 2 ] He also studied theology at Palmer Theological Seminary and obtained a Bachelor of Divinity in 1960 and a Master of Divinity in 1961. [ 3 ] He studied sociology in Temple University and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy in 1968. [ 2 ] [
Why this date
Tony Campolo appears on our November 19 calendar for 2024 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Tony Campolo
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November 19 2024.
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