James Lewis Schaaf

Background

Schaaf, James Lewis was born on July 28, 1932 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Lewis Christian and Helen Louise (Weimer) Schaaf.

Education

Bachelor, Capital University, 1954. Bachelor's Degree, Capital University, 1958. Doctor of Theology, Universität Heidelberg, Germany, 1961.

Career

Instructor, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, Ohio., 1961-1962; professor church history, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, since 1965; pastor, St. John Lutheran Church, Ottawa, Ontario., Canada, 1962-1965; registrar, Trinity Lutheran Seminary, Columbus, since 1988.

Achievements

• James Lewis Schaaf has been listed as a noteworthy Church history educator, registrar by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Society Church History, American Association Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers, American Translators Association, Lutheran History Conference (treasurer 1972-1978, newsletter editor since 1978, membership secretary since 1982, vice president since 1990).

Connections

Married Phyllis Ann Reeck, September 13, 1959. Children: Karen Elizabeth, Susan Annual.

Father:

Lewis Christian Schaaf

Mother:

Helen Louise (Weimer) Schaaf

Spouse:

Phyllis Ann Reeck

child:

Susan Annual Schaaf

child:

Karen Elizabeth Schaaf