Wikipedia talk:Articles for deletion/Benjamin Myers (Theologian)

There is no real reason why this article should be deleted. He is a public figure and an influential scholar in the fields of religion and theology. For example, he's one of the main speakers at an academic conference at Princeton next year: http://www.ptsem.edu/Seminary_Relations/RomansConference/default.aspx

Meets the criteria
Below are the guidelines for biographical inclusions. Myers has made a widely-recognized contribution as a Milton Scholar. This is clear to anyone who knows Milton studies. As for well-known honors, he was a fellow at the Center for Theological Inquiry at Princeton(http://www.ctinquiry.org/scholars/memberprofile.aspx?id=15). This is one of the most prestigious fellowships in the entire theological world.

As you also see below, his biography is not the subject of any secondary sources, but this should not be a strike against him.

Any biography Shortcut: WP:ANYBIO The person has received a well-known and significant award or honor, or has been nominated for one several times. The person has made a widely recognized contribution that is part of the enduring historical record in his or her specific field.[7] Academics Main page: Wikipedia:Notability (academics) Many scientists, researchers, philosophers and other scholars (collectively referred to as "academics" for convenience) are notably influential in the world of ideas without their biographies being the subject of secondary sources. — Preceding unsigned comment added by 96.41.77.32 (talk) 14:29, 9 July 2011 (UTC)

Bias against Australian Unis?
Myers' contributions are strong and he is certainly notable within the field of English-language theology, a discipline that is important worldwide. If he were a "professor" at Harvard or the University of Chicago, his entry would be given credit. However, since he is a "lecturer" at Charles Sturt in Australia, he's flagged for deletion. Understand, first of all, that a "lecturer" in the Australian or UK systems is the same as the American "professor." (Brits and Aussies only give the title "professor" to an incredibly select few.) Second, Myers' contribution isn't lessened by his being employed at a school in Australia, rather than a big name university in the States or in the UK.

I think this article should stay. — Preceding unsigned comment added by Mattwilcoxen (talk • contribs) 14:46, 9 July 2011 (UTC)