Background
Overbeck, James A. was born on September 11, 1940 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Arwin Kubel Overbeck.
Overbeck, James A. was born on September 11, 1940 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Arwin Kubel Overbeck.
Bachelor, CArthage College, 1963; Master of Divinity, CArthage College, 1967; Master of Library Science, CArthage College, 1975; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1975.
Instructor Church history, Lutheran Seminary, Philadelphia, 1969-1971; director library, School Theological, Claremont, California, 1975-1980; director library, Columbia Theological Seminary, Campbell Library., Decatur, Georgia, 1980-1993; director library services, Shorter College, Rome, Georgia, since 1993. Board directors U. Center Georgia Library. Group, Atlanta, 1990-1991.
Member American Theological Library. Association (board directors 1983-1986), Am Society Church History, American Academy Religion.
Married Lois Ellen More, June 11, 1966. Children: Kristen, Andrew, Jonathan.