Background
Topel, Louis John was born on August 9, 1934 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Louis John and Helen Marie (Giersch) Topel.
Topel, Louis John was born on August 9, 1934 in Seattle, Washington, United States. Son of Louis John and Helen Marie (Giersch) Topel.
Bachelor in Classical Languages, Gonzaga University, 1958. Master of Arts in Philosophy magna cum laude, Gonzaga University, 1959. MST in Dogmatic Theology summa cum laude, Santa Clara University, 1966.
Licentiate of Sacred Scripture magna cum laude, Pontifical Biblical Institute, Rome, 1969. Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies magna cum laude, Marquette University, 1973.
Assistant professor theology, Seattle U., 1973-1976; associate professor, Seattle U., 1976-1983; professor theology, Seattle U., since 1989; rector Jesuit Community, Seattle U., 1975-1978; novice director Oregon Province, Society of Jesus (Jesuit), Portland, 1983-1985. Visiting professor Pontifiical Biblical Institute, Rome, 1978, 81, Sophia U., Tokyo,1979.
Trustee Seattle University, 1979-1981, 90—, Marquette University, since 1985. Member Catholic Biblical Association, Society Biblical Literature.