Joseph Carl Hough Jr. was an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ and served as the interim president of Claremont Graduate University in Claremont, California from 2009 to 2010. He was an author, coauthor, and editor of several books. Hough was the fifteenth president of Union Theological Seminary in the City of New York where he served for 9 years. He served as the William E. Dodge Professor of Social Ethics Emeritus. Hough also worked with Vanderbilt University and Claremont School of Theology.

Education

Hough completed his undergraduate studies at Wake Forest University and his B.D., M.A., and Ph.D. degrees from Yale University.

Death

Hough died on May 15, 2023 at the age of 89 after a five year battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Awards

He has been awarded various honour during his career.

Works

Books

Articles