The Center For Sexuality and Religion



		Our Director William R. Stayton, M.Div., Th.D., Ph.D. William R. Stayton (Bill), M.Div., Th.D., Ph.D. After graduating from seminary, Bill went on to get his doctorate in theology in the field of psychology from Boston University. Bill is an ordained American Baptist clergyperson. He has a Ph.D. from the Institute for the Advanced Study of Human Sexuality (IASHS). Bill served as Associate Minister of the First Baptist Church in Newton (Massachusetts) and then as pastor of the First Baptist Church, Gloucester, Mass. He served as Minister in Residence at the New England Baptist Hospital and an adjunct professor in pastoral care at Andover Newton Theological School. For 30 years, Bill was on the faculty of the Human Sexuality Program at the University of Pennsylvania. Eight years ago he, along with the other faculty members, moved the program to Widener University in Chester, PA. He was Professor and Director of the Program until July 2006, when he retired from that position and was designated as Scholar in Residence. While at Widener, Bill received both the Dean’s Award for his service to the University and the School of Human Service Professions Award for his service to the field of human sexuality and his leadership and inspiration to the Center for Education. In November 2006, Bill became the Executive Director of the Center for Sexuality and Religion.In 2000, Philadelphia magazine chose him as one of a “100 Best Docs for Women.” Bill has appeared in several documentaries and on numerous radio and television programs throughout the world. He has over 65 publications. Bill serves on the Commission on the Ministry for the Philadelphia Baptist Association (PBA). The PBA commissioned Bill at "Minister to the field of Human Sexuality" in 1988. If there are any questions, please call: 610-971-0700