Fran Grace

• Ph. D, Duke University Graduate School, Biblical Studies

• B. D., Yale University Divinity School, Theological Studies

• A. B., Duke University- Trinity College, Major: History

Academic Interests

Reflections on wedding ceremonies which I have conducted and others which I wish I had performed

Professional Background

My graduate training was in Biblical studies, especially the books of the Hebrew canon, including a course on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Later in 1974 I was hired to teach world religions at the University of Redlands. Thereafter my research interests at the Huntington Library in San Marino on the religion of Thomas Jefferson. When I was sent to Japan in 1986 I discovered a life time interest in the history, religions, and literature of that nation. I taught for two years, then took 12 January or May term classes to Japan, publishing about eight articles on Japan.

Travel Abroad Teaching Experience

• Salzburg semester- Ethical Themes in Literature Spring 1982 
• Waseda University – Religions of Japan and America 1986-87
• Reitaku University "Using Erickson's conflict theory in Growing up in America (l989)
• Salzburg May Term- Old Testament Lit., Journal writing, Holocaust Lit May 1997, May 2008, and May 2016
• UK May Term 2014 with Nancy Carrick and James Malcolm
• Interim and May Terms travel classes to Japan15 times during the period l990-2015
• Professional Experience
• The Will C. and Effie M. Crawford Professor of Religion
• Chair Dept of Religion, recently 1997-2008
• Director, Asian Studies Program 1990-2002
• Faculty Review Committee, 4 terms of two years each from 1985-2001
• Curriculum Committee, 1977-79, again after twenty years, 1998-2000
• Other Administrative Experience
• Associate Dean and Visiting Professor International Division of Waseda University, 1986-87.
• Director, Jameson Center for the Study of Religion and Ethics, University of Redlands, 1978-81.
• Acting Chaplain, 1977-78.
• Chair, Curriculum Committee, University of Redlands, 1977-79 During the beginning of a new core curriculum.
• Dean of Students, Westminster College, Fulton MO, 1972-74.
• Chaplain, Westminster College, Fulton, MO. l964-74.
• Dean, Division of Humanities, Westminster College, Fulton, MO, 1969-1972.
• Line Officer, United States Navy, l955-58 on USS Iowa and Staff Commander SECOND FLEET.