Péri Rasolondraibe

Background

Rasolondraibe, Péri was born on June 29, 1947 in Ambovombe, Androy, Democratic Republic of Madagascar. Son of Jean Hary Rasolondrainy and Berthe Barclay Rahagoharivelo.

Education

Diploma in Theology, Lutheran Seminary, Fianarantsoa, Democratic Republic Madagascar, 1969. Master of Theology, Luther Seminary, 1973. Doctor of Philosophy, Princeton University, 1984.

Career

Teacher elementary school, Malagasy Lutheran Church, Fort-Dauphin, Madagascar, 1964-1965; youth pastor, Malagasy Lutheran Church, Fort-Dauphin, Madagascar, 1969-1971; teacher secondary private school, college, Fianarantsoa, Madagascar, 1966-1969; instructor theology, Lutheran Seminary, Fianarantsoa, 1973-1975; professor theology, Lutheran Seminary, Fianarantsoa, 1983-1987; seminary president, Lutheran Seminary, Fianarantsoa, 1984-1987; consultant urban mission, Lutheran World Federation, Geneva, 1975-1978; interim parish pastor, American Lutheran Church, Jersey City, 1979-1981; professor theology, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, since 1987; director cross-cultural studies, Luther Northwestern Theological Seminary, St. Paul, since 1990. Contributor articles to professional journals.

Achievements

• Péri Rasolondraibe has been listed as a noteworthy Theology educator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Chairman Blood Donors Association, Fianarantsoa, 1985-1987. Member Science Society Study of Religion, American Academy Religion, Consortium Theological Schools, Partners of Conscience.

Interests

• Photography, computer graphics, gardening, conversation.

Connections

Married Ernestine Razanaivo, August 27, 1965. Children: Lalahery, Maminiaina, Norohirira, Andrimpifaliana.

Father:

Jean Hary Rasolondrainy

Mother:

Berthe Barclay Rahagoharivelo

Spouse:

Ernestine Razanaivo

child:

Norohirira Rasolondraibe

child:

Andrimpifaliana Rasolondraibe

child:

Maminiaina Rasolondraibe

child:

Lalahery Rasolondraibe