Howard

Howard Schomer

#94,175
Most Influential Person Now

Theologian, activist

Howard Schomer's Academic­Influence.com Rankings

Howard Schomer
Religious Studies
#1811
World Rank
#3634
Historical Rank
Theology
#1490
World Rank
#3479
Historical Rank
religious-studies Degrees
Download Badge
  • Religious Studies

Howard Schomer's Degrees

Similar Degrees You Can Earn

Why Is Howard Schomer Influential?

(Suggest an Edit or Addition)

According to Wikipedia, Howard Schomer was a United Nations Commission on Human Rights aide, civil rights activist, scholar, drafter of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and editor-at-large for The Christian Century. He received a B.S. from Harvard College in 1937; a D.D. from the Chicago Theological Seminary in 1954, and was ordained as a minister in the United Church of Christ in 1941. He was assigned to Civilian Public Service for refusing his ministerial exemption from the draft in World War II as a conscientious objector. Schomer was a close associate of Martin Luther King Jr. and remained a civil rights activist for his entire life.

Other Resources About Howard Schomer

What Schools Are Affiliated With Howard Schomer?

Howard Schomer is affiliated with the following schools: