R. C. Sproul 1939 – 2017
Dr R. C. Sproul, founder of Ligonier Ministries, theologian, author, broadcaster, teacher and pastor, died 14 December, 2017 aged 78.
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Robert Charles Sproul was born in Pittsburgh, the son of Robert Cecil and Mayre Ann (née Yardis) Sproul. He held degrees from Westminster College (B.A., 1961), Pittsburgh Theological Seminary (B.D., 1964), and the Free University of Amsterdam (Drs., 1969) and received several honorary degrees. He married Vesta (née Voorhis) in 1960.