• Born Sweetwater, Texas (1930). Graduated Grandfalls-Royalty High School, Grandfalls, Texas (1948). B.A., Austin College (1953); M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (1957); M.A., University of Texas at Austin (1958); Ph.D., Duke University (1962). Married Mary Scott (“Scottie”) Daugherty (1955); divorced (1978). Children: William Scott (b. 1957), Mary Evan (b. 1960), Michael Neal (b. 1964); grandchildren: Elizabeth Forbes Walker (b. 1984), William Michael Walker (b. 1986), Margaret Farrington Walker (b. 1988), Hannah Nicole Walker (b. 1995). Faculty member, Austin College (1954-55), Duke University (1960-62), Trinity University (1962-2002). Member and regional/national officer, various professional societies. Travel: North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa.

    • Ph.D., Duke University (Magna cum Laude), 1962
    • M.A., University of Texas at Austin (Summa cum Laude), 1958
    • M.Div., Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (Summa cum Laude), 1957
    • B.A., Austin College (Magna cum Laude), 1953
    • "The Relationships among the Gospels: An Interdisciplinary Dialogue" (1978) -- editor
    • "Interpolations in the Pauline Letters" (2001) -- author
    • "Paul and His Legacy: Collected Essays" (2014) -- author
    • "Gospels, Jesus, and Christian Origins: Collected Essays" (2016) -- author
    • "Some Surprises from the Apostle Paul" (2017) -- author
    • Pauline Letters
    • Gospels, Jesus, and Christian Origins, Synoptic Problem
    • Religion
    • Greek
    • Distinguished Service Award, Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary (2016)
    • Distinguished Alumnus Award, Austin College (2009)
    • Award for Distinguished University and Community Service, Trinity University (2002)
    • Senior Lecturer, Southwest Commission on Religious Studies (1990-91)
    • Outstanding Educator Award, Scho Lea Chapter of Mortar Board, Trinity University (1983)
    • Chair, University Senate, Trinity University (1974-75)
    • Chair, Faculty Senate, Trinity University (1979-80)
    • Chair, Department of Religion, Trinity University (1980-88)
    • Interim Dean, Division of Humanities and Arts, Trinity University (1988-89)
    • Dean, Division of Humanities and Arts, Trinity University (1989-99)
    • Interim Chair, Department of Psychology, Trinity University (2001-02)
    • Founding member and officer: San Antonio Committee of the United Nations Association; San Antonio Chapter and Texas State Affiliate of the American Civil Liberties Union; San Antonio Committee to Stop the War in Vietnam
    • Frequent delegate to precinct, district, and state conventions of Democratic Party
    • Deacon, elder, and teacher of adult classes at First Presbyterian Church in San Antonio and then at Madison Square Presbyterian Church in San Antonio