Background
Smith, Richard Frederick was born on March 7, 1920 in Topeka, Kansas, United States. Son of George Frederick and Ellen (Brown) Smith.
Smith, Richard Frederick was born on March 7, 1920 in Topeka, Kansas, United States. Son of George Frederick and Ellen (Brown) Smith.
Bachelor, St. Saint Louis University, 1942; Master of Arts, St. Saint Louis University, 1944; Licentiate of Sacred Theology, St. Mary's College, Kansas, 1951; STD, Georgian U., Rome, 1954.
Instructor, St. Saint Louis University High School, 1944-1947; instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, St. Mary's College, Kansas, 1954-1967; professor, St. Saint Louis University, 1967-1976, 90-; professor, Loyola University, Chicago, 1976-1979; professor, Fordham University, Bronx, 1979-1990. Member Theological Commision on the Archdioces of St. Louis, 1970-1976. Trustee Board Trustees, Marquette U., Milwaukee, since 1978.
Member American History Association, Catholic History Association, International Society Neoplatonic Studies, College Theology Society, Society Scientific Study Religion, North American Patristic Society.
