Background
Witherup, Ronald D. was born on May 18, 1950 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Earl and Rose (Malene) Witherup.
Religion educator seminary dean
Witherup, Ronald D. was born on May 18, 1950 in Franklin, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of David Earl and Rose (Malene) Witherup.
Bachelor in Philosophy, St. Bonaventure College, 1972. School of Theology and Ministry in Scripture, St. Mary's Seminary and University, 1976. Master of Theology in Spirituality, Graduate Theological Union, 1979.
Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, Virginia, 1985.
High school teacher, Kennedy Christian High School, Sharon, Pennsylvania, 1976-1978;
instructor, St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, 1979-1981;
teaching fellow, Union Theological Seminary, Richmond, 1981-1985;
counseling associate, Catholic U. American, Washington, 1985-1986;
associate professor, St. Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, California, since 1986;
academic dean, St. Patrick's Seminary, Menlo Park, California, since 1987. Adjunct faculty St. Mary's Seminary and University, Baltimore, 1979-1981, Institute ContinuingEdn./Ecumenical Institute, 1985-1986. Retreat director various dioceses, since 1979.
Director scriptural and counseling workshops, since 1981.
Member Society Biblical Literature, Catholic Biblical Association (task force literature study of Matthew's Gospel 1985-1987, co-chair task force narrative study of the New Testament since 1988).