Theology

Philanthropic pioneer Sir John Templeton dies at 95 (Pioneer Press)

9 Jul 2008

John M. Templeton, a Tennessee-born investor and philanthropist who amassed a fortune as a pioneer in global mutual funds, then gave away hundreds of millions of dollars to foster understanding of what he called "spiritual realities," died Tuesday in Nassau, the Bahamas, where he had lived for decades. He was 95.

Sir John Templeton, philanthropist, dies at 95 (International Herald Tribune)

9 Jul 2008

Sir John was an investor who founded the Templeton Prize for "progress in religion" and "research or discoveries."

Ted Peters named Martin E. Marty Professor of Religion and the Academy (St. Olaf news)

8 Jul 2008

Ted Peters, a renowned author and scholar whose work focuses on the dialogue between theology and science, has been named the Martin E. Marty Professor of Religion and the Academy at St. Olaf.