Jaroslav Pelikan
(Dec. 17, 1923 - May 13, 2006)
Jaroslav Pelikan is Sterling Professor of History Emeritus at Yale University. He has authored more than 30 books on the history of theology and cultural matters, including “The Christian Tradition: A History of the Development of Doctrine.” He has received honorary degrees from universities all over the world, as well as medals and awards from many scholarly institutions and societies. He is immediate past president of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Date Awarded: April 2000
Related Library Resources:
- View a Webcast on "Higher Education in an Age of Specialized Knowledge" in honor of Jaroslav Pelikan.
- Read "Religion Symposium: Discussions Held in Conjunction with Exhibition" from the August 1998 Library of Congress Information Bulletin.
- View a Webcast of Jaroslav Pelikan discussing "Interfaces of Islam and Christianity."
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