Background
Strelan, John Gerhard was born on November 10, 1936 in Ungarie, Australia. Son of Peter Gerhard and Erica Clara (Appelt) Strelan.
Strelan, John Gerhard was born on November 10, 1936 in Ungarie, Australia. Son of Peter Gerhard and Erica Clara (Appelt) Strelan.
Diploma in Theology, Concordia Seminary, Adelaide, Australia, 1959. Doctor of Theology, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, 1973.
Pastor, Wangaratta, Victoria, Australia, 1960-1962. Circuit missionary Menyama, Papua New Guinea, 1962-1965. Foundation faculty member, dean of studies, lecturer in New Testament Martin Luther Seminary, Lae, Papua New Guinea, 1966-1984, registrar Papua New Guinea, 1980-1981.
Lecturer Luther Seminary, North Adelaide, Australia, since 1986. Vice president Lutheran Church Australia, since 1987. Lecturer various seminars and workshops on religious movements in primal societies.
Guest lecturer University Erlangen, Bavaria.
Board governors International High School, 1980-1983, chairman, 1983. Member Australian Association for Study of Religion.
Married Bronwyn Helene Burgess, March 6, 1965. Children: Peer Gerhard, John William, Kylie Louise, Luana Jane.