Background
Downing, Frederick Lee was born on August 24, 1948 in Brewton, Alabama, United States. Son of Fred and Clara L. Downing.
Downing, Frederick Lee was born on August 24, 1948 in Brewton, Alabama, United States. Son of Fred and Clara L. Downing.
Master of Arts, Princeton Seminary, New Jersey, 1984. Doctor of Philosophy, Emory University, Atlanta, 1990.
Lieutenant colonel United States Army Reserve, National Guar, Cp Beauregard, Pineville, Los Angeles, 1971—1999. Assistant professor, religion Cumberland University, Williamsburg, Kentucky, 1976—1977. Duggan professor, religion Louisiana College, Pinevile, Louisiana, 1977—2006.
Professor, philosophy & religious studies, head department Valdosta State University, Georgia, since 2006.
Member of American Schools Oriental Research, Society Biblical Literature, American Academy Religion.
Married Linda P. Pugh, December 19, 1970. Children: Amy D. Punch, Jonathan Wiley.