Background
Roop, Eugene Frederic was born on May 11, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of G. Frederic and Lois Elizabeth (Berkebile) Roop.
Roop, Eugene Frederic was born on May 11, 1942 in South Bend, Indiana, United States. Son of G. Frederic and Lois Elizabeth (Berkebile) Roop.
Bachelor of Science, Manchester (Indiana) College, 1964; Master of Divinity, Bethany Theological Seminary, Oakbrook, Illinois, 1967; Doctor of Philosophy, Claremont (California) Graduate School, 1972.
Assistant professor, Earlham School Religion, Richmond, Indiana, 1970-1974; associate professor, Earlham School Religion, Richmond, Indiana, 1975-1977; associate professor, Bethany Theological Seminary, 1977-1978; professor Biblical studies, Bethany Theological Seminary, 1978-1986; Wieand professor Biblical studies, Bethany Theological Seminary, since 1987; president, Bethany Theological Seminary, since 1992. Director Church of Brethren Outdoor Ministries Association, Elgin, Illinois, 1982-1988. Board directors Ecumenical Center for Stewardship Studies, New York City, 1979-1992.
Active school board advisory committee, Villa Park, Illinois, 1981-1985. Board directors Richmond Symphony Orchestra, since 1994, Indiana University East, since 1996. Member Society Biblical Literature, Chicago Society Biblical Research, Association Case Teachers.
Married Delora Ann Mishler, August 24, 1963. Children: Tanya Marie, Frederic John.