Background
Anderson, Charles S. was born on March 4, 1930 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Sam C. and Guro (Lundeen) Anderson.
Anderson, Charles S. was born on March 4, 1930 in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Sam C. and Guro (Lundeen) Anderson.
Bachelor of Arts, St. Olaf College, 1951; Master of Arts, University Wisconsin-Madison, 1954; Bachelor of Divinity, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, 1957; Doctor of Philosophy, Union Seminary, New York City, 1962.
Pastor various parishes, New York City, Wisconsin, 1955-1961; professor, Luther Seminary, St. Paul, 1961-1976; academic dean, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 1976-1980; president, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 1980-1998; retired, Augsburg College, Minneapolis, 1998.
Chairman Minnesota Private College Council, Minnesota Private College Fund, Minnesota Commission on National and Community Service, 1994. Trustee Interstate Community Foundation, Phoenix. Captain United States Marine Corps, 1951-1954.
Member Church History Society, Ebenezer Society (board directors), Society for Reformation Research, Renaissance Society, American Association Higher Education, Phi Beta Kappa Clubs: Minneapolis, Torsk. Lodges: Rotary.
Married Catherine Mary Gregerson, December 23, 1951. Children– Eric, Kristin.