Steven Charleston facts for kids
Quick facts for kids The Right Reverend Steven Charleston |
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| Bishop of Alaska | |
| Church | Episcopal Church |
| Diocese | Alaska |
| Elected | October 6, 1990 |
| In Office | 1991–1996 |
| Predecessor | George Clinton Harris |
| Successor | Mark MacDonald |
| Other posts | Dean of Episcopal Divinity School (1999–2008) Assistant Bishop of California (2008-2009) |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | March 1983 |
| Consecration | March 23, 1991 by Edmond L. Browning |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 15, 1949 Duncan, Oklahoma, United States |
| Nationality | American/Choctaw |
| Denomination | Anglicanism |
| Spouse | Susan Flora Shettles |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Connecticut Episcopal Divinity School |
Steven Charleston, born on February 15, 1949, is a retired American Episcopal bishop and a respected academic. He is a proud member of the Choctaw Nation. Mr. Charleston is also a well-known writer, focusing on topics like American theology, Indigenous cultures, and various cultural issues. He served as the bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Alaska from 1991 to 1996. Later, he became the dean of Episcopal Divinity School from 1999 to 2008.
Early Life and Education
Steven Charleston was born and grew up in Oklahoma. He is a citizen of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, an important Native American tribe. In 1971, he earned his first degree, a bachelor's degree in religion, from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut. He continued his studies and received a master's degree in divinity from Episcopal Divinity School in 1976.
Career and Contributions
After his education, Steven Charleston dedicated his time to working in ministries that supported Native Americans. He also held several teaching positions at different schools.
In 1999, he wrote something called the Cambridge Accord. This was an effort to help people find common ground and agree on important issues, especially regarding human rights.
As of 2017, Mr. Charleston was an adjunct professor. He taught about Native American ministries at Saint Paul School of Theology, which is located at Oklahoma City University. Around the same time, he described himself as a "Native American elder, author, and retired Episcopal bishop." He also shared daily spiritual thoughts on his Facebook page. He has published several books of these reflections himself. He also wrote two novels, which are part of a planned series, through his company, Red Moon Publications.
