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Wilken, Robert Louis was born on October 20, 1936 in New Orleans. Son of Louis Frederick and Mabel (Rayl) Wilken.
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Robert Louis Wilken
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Robert Louis Wilken, American historian, theologian. National Endowment of the Humanities research grantee, 1981-1982. Member American Society Church History, American Academy Religion (vice president 1986-1987, president 1988-1989, American History Association, North America Patristics Society (president 1985-1986).
Education
Bachelor, Concordia Seminary, 1957; Bachelor's Degree, Concordia Seminary, 1960; Master of Arts, University of Chicago, 1961; Doctor of Philosophy, University of Chicago, 1963.
Career
Assistant professor, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, 1964-1967; assistant professor, Fordham University, New York City, 1967-1972; from associate professor to professor, U. Notre Dame, Indiana, 1972-1985; William R. Kenan professor of history of Christianity,, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, since 1985. Lady Davis professor Hebrew U., 1982.
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Membership
Member American Society Church History, American Academy Religion (vice president 1986-1987, president 1988-1989, American History Association, North America Patristics Society (president 1985-1986).
Connections
Married Carol Weinhold, June 4, 1960. Children: Gregory, Jonathan.
Education
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1957
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1960
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1961
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1963
Career
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1964 - 1967
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1967 - 1972
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1972 - 1985
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1985