Background
Nelson, Frans Edward was born on January 29, 1933 in Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Axel Bernhard and Anna Olive (Gulstein) Nelson.
minister theology and computer science educator
Nelson, Frans Edward was born on January 29, 1933 in Herbert, Saskatchewan, Canada. Son of Axel Bernhard and Anna Olive (Gulstein) Nelson.
Bachelor, St. Mary's University, San Antonio, 1960. Master of Divinity, Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana, 1964. Master of Sacred Theology, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1975.
Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1980.
Missionary, Iglesia Cristo Rey-Spanish Lutheran Mission, Orange, California, since 1989; instructor, Christ College, Irvine, California, 1987; instructor, Rancho Santiago College, Santa Ana, California, 1990; instructor, Coastline Community College, Laguna Hills, California, since 1991.
With United States Air Force, 1955-1959. Member American Academy Religion, Association for Computing Machinery, Society Psychological Study of Social Issues, United Nations Association (president Coastline chapter 1989-1992).
Married Joan Marie Hurley, November 26, 1982.