Background
Sweeney, Marvin A. was born on July 4, 1953 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Jack H. and Leonore R. Sweeney.
Sweeney, Marvin A. was born on July 4, 1953 in Springfield, Illinois, United States. Son of Jack H. and Leonore R. Sweeney.
Bachelor of Arts Illinois, 1975. Master of Arts, Claremont Graduate School, 1981. Doctor of Philosophy, Claremont Graduate School, 1983.
Head cataloguer Ancient Biblical Manuscript Center, Claremont, California, 1979-1983. Assistant professor University Miami, Coral Gables, Florida, 1983-1989, coordinator pre-law advising, 1987-1994, associate professor religious studies, 1989-1994. Professor Hebrew Bible Claremont School Theology, since 1994.
Professor religion Claremont Graduate University, since 1994.
Board directors Hillel Jewish Student Organization, Coral Gables, since 1983. Member Society Biblical Literature, American Academy Religion, Association Jewish Studies, American Schools Oriental Research, National Association Professors Hebrew, American Oriental Society, Phi Kappa Phi.