Background
Hansen, Adolf was born on May 11, 1938 in New York City. Son of Adolf Senior and Martha (Gundersen) Hansen.
Hansen, Adolf was born on May 11, 1938 in New York City. Son of Adolf Senior and Martha (Gundersen) Hansen.
Bachelor, Taylor U., 1959; Master of Divinity, New York Theological Seminary, 1962; Master of Sacred Theology, New York Theological Seminary, 1963; Doctor of Philosophy, Northwestern University, 1968.
Minister, Simpson United Methodist Church, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1963-1965; minister, Meridian St. United Methodist Church, Indianapolis, 1968-1971; professor, U. Indianapolis, 1971-1982; vice president, professor, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary, Evanston, Illinois, since 1982.
Vice chairman Meridian St. Preservation Commission, Indianapolis. President Meridian-Kessler Neighborhood Association, Indianapolis. Chairman Indianapolis-Marion County Board of Ethics, Indianapolis.
Director North Center Jurisdictional Course of Study School, Evanston, 1985-1989. Member Society Biblical Literature, Association Chicago Theological Schools (treasurer 1990-1992), Chicago Society Biblical Research, Lake Geneva (Wisconsin) Yacht Club.
Married Naomi Leah Metzger, June 13, 1959. Children: Rebecca, Rebonna.