Background
Foss, Harlan Funston was born on October 10, 1918 in Canton, South Dakota, United States. Son of Hans and Thea (Hokenstad) Foss.
academic administrator education educator
Foss, Harlan Funston was born on October 10, 1918 in Canton, South Dakota, United States. Son of Hans and Thea (Hokenstad) Foss.
Bachelor, St. Olaf College, 1940. Bachelor of Theology, Luther Theological Seminary, 1944. Master of Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary, 1945.
Doctor of Philosophy, Drew University, 1956. Postgraduate, Mansfield College Oxford University, England, 1967. Postgraduate, Pontifical Institute and Gregorian University, Rome, 1974.
Pastor, Mount Carmel Lutheran Church, Milwaukee, 1944-1947; member of faculty, St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota, 1947-1995; associate professor religion, St. Olaf College, 1954-1956; professor, St. Olaf College, 1957-1995; vice president, dean college, St. Olaf College, 1979-1980; president, St. Olaf College, 1980-1985.
Member Northfield Board Education, 1959-1966, treasurer, 1960-1961, chairman, 1961-1966. Member American Association of University Professors, American Academy Religion, Norwegian-American History Association, Blue Key. Clubs: Lion.
Married Beatrice Naomi Lindaas, September 2, 1943. Children— Richard John, Kristi Marie, Marilyn Jean.