Background
Brown, Frank Burch was born on June 24, 1948 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Son of Ralph A. and Jane Purser Brown.
Brown, Frank Burch was born on June 24, 1948 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, United States. Son of Ralph A. and Jane Purser Brown.
Doctor of Philosophy in Religion and Literature, University Chicago, 1979.
Professor humanities and religion Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, 1979—1994. Kershner professor religion and arts Christian Theological Seminary, Indianapolis, since 1994, interim dean, 2008. A. Campbell visiting professor religion & arts University Chicago Division, since 2007.
Board consultant Martin Marty Center. Music director & composer University Church, Chicago, 1976—1979. Music director Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, 1986—1994.
Board member Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Society Arts, Religion, & Theological Studies, 2004. Fellow Society Arts, Religion, & Cont. Culture; member American Academy Religion, 1978.
Board directors University Virginia Press, 1992—1994. Board advisors Theology Through Arts, Cambridge, England, 1997—2000.
Married Mary Harter Mitchell (deceased November 2009). 1 child Joanna Burch.