Erskine President Dr. Randall T. Ruble

 

Dr. Randall T. Ruble

EDUCATION: Graduated from Erskine College in 1958 with a bachelor of arts degree in English and history. Received the bachelor of divinity degree from Erskine Theological Seminary in 1961 and the master of divinity degree from Princeton Theological Seminary in 1962. Did graduate work at the University of Gottingen, Germany, and received the doctor of philosophy degree from the University of Edinburgh in 1964.

CAREER: His ministry has centered on his work as an educator at Erskine College and Theological Seminary. Served as Chaplain of the College (1971-74), Professor of Old Testament at Erskine Seminary (1965-97), Assistant Dean of the Seminary (1975-76), and Vice President and Dean of Erskine Theological Seminary for 21 years from 1976 through 1997. His years as dean were notable for a number of accomplishments: the achievement of full accreditation for the seminary; the development of the Doctor of Ministry (D. Min.) and Master of Arts in Christian Education (M.A.C.E.) programs; the growth of off-campus programs in several locations; and the enhancement of seminary facilities and scholarship funds.

CHURCH: Active in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, serving as Stated Supply Pastor of the ARP Church in Abbeville since 1967. He was appointed supply pastor of the Mt. Carmel ARP Church in 1990. He has served as a member and officer on a number of boards, commissions and committees of the Virginia and Second Presbyteries and was Vice Moderator of General Synod in 1973 and Moderator in 1975.

CIVIC: Active in the community, having served on the Due West Town Council, and he was one of the organizers of the Due West Rescue Squad. He has been president of the United Way, chairman of the Heart Fund, and president of the Municipal Association. Ruble is currently AG for Distict 7750 and a member of the Rotary Club.

PERSONAL: Erskine’s new president was born in Augusta County, Virginia, was educated in the public schools of Rockbridge County, Virginia, and graduated from high school in Collingdale, Pa. From 1951-55, he served in the U.S. Air Force in the Korean War Zone. For his service there he was awarded the Korean War Commendation Medal. He is married to the former Molly Grant, they have three children and six grandchildren.

HONORS: He was listed in “Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities” and was given the H.M. Young Ring, the highest award presented to a graduating senior at Erskine. Upon retirement as dean of Erskine Seminary, Ruble was named Vice President and Dean Emeritus. Ruble was awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Divinity by Erskine College and Erskine Theological Seminary in 1999.