Background
LaHurd, Carol Joan was born on June 11, 1946 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Clair Wilson and Marion (Mirfield) Schersten.
LaHurd, Carol Joan was born on June 11, 1946 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States. Daughter of Clair Wilson and Marion (Mirfield) Schersten.
Bachelor summa cum laude, Augustana College, 1968. Master of Arts, University Chicago, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy, University Pittsburgh, 1987.
Director parish education, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Greenville, Pennsylvania, 1978-1981; assistant professor, College St. Thomas, St. Paul, Minnesota, since 1988.
Active Other Faiths Working Group Lutheran World Federation, Adult Education Committee Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Minnesota Council/Churches Muslim-Christian Dialogue. Vice president Middle East Peace Now. Water safety instructor American Red Cross, St. Paul, since 1985.
Member American Academy Religion, Society Biblical Literature, Catholic Biblical Association.
Married Ryan Arthur LaHurd, September 27, 1969. Children: Jeremy, Kristin.