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Benton Johnson was born on 19 August, 1928 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S., is an American sociologist (1928–2024). Discover Benton Johnson's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 96 years old?

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Occupation Sociologist
Age 96 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 19 August 1928
Birthday 19 August
Birthplace Chapel Hill, North Carolina, U.S.
Date of death 8 January, 2024
Died Place Eugene, Oregon, U.S.
Nationality United States

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His wife is Miriam M. Johnson

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Parents Guy Benton Johnson Guion Griffis Johnson
Wife Miriam M. Johnson
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Children Shannon · Rebekah

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1928

Guy Benton Johnson Jr. (August 19, 1928 – January 8, 2024) was an American sociologist and professor emeritus of the University of Oregon's Department of Sociology.

Guy Benton Johnson Jr. was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on August 19, 1928, the son of Guy Benton Johnson and Guion Griffis Johnson.

He was named after his father, but was called "Benny" and continued to use "Benton" in adulthood.

Johnson's father was a sociologist and anthropologist, while his mother was a noted historian.

While in college, Johnson met Miriam Massey.

1951

They married on July 21, 1951.

Miriam also pursued a successful career in sociology, focusing on family issues and gender roles.

Together they had two children.

Johnson died on January 8, 2024, at the age of 95.

Johnson is best known for his work related to the theory and typology of religious movements.

1954

He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and then, in 1954, a doctorate in Sociology from Harvard University.

While at Harvard, he was a student of Talcott Parsons.

Prior to joining the Department of Sociology at the University of Oregon, Johnson taught at Guilford College and the University of Texas at Austin.

He has chaired both the University of Oregon's Sociology Department and its Department of Religious Studies.

1972

Between 1972 and 1974, Johnson was Editor of the Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion.

1980

He has served as president of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (1980–81), the Association for the Sociology of Religion (1987) and the Religious Research Association (1995–96).

1994

Vanishing Boundaries: the Religion of Protestant Baby Boomers, co-written by Johnson, received the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion's annual book award in 1994.