Roger R. Keller

Roger R. Keller is a professor of religion at Brigham Young University (BYU). Keller is a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) having been at times both a Presbyterian and a Methodist Minister prior to joining the LDS Church.

Keller earned a Ph.D. in religion from Duke University in 1975.[1] Keller served as a Russian linguist for U.S. military intelligence. Besides being a Presbyterian minister he was also a chaplain at a Presbyterian College.

Keller was one of the co-editors with Spencer J. Palmer of The Gospel and World Religions. He also wrote Book of Mormon Authors: Their Words and Messages.

Keller has served as a bishop in the LDS Church.[2]

Keller has in the past been among the holders of BYU's Richard L. Evans Chair of Religious Understanding. Keller has a long tradition of promoting religious understanding and inter-faith good will, back when he was a Protestant pastor he was among those who spoke out against The God Makers.[3]

Keller is currently the director of BYU's program for the training of military chaplains.[4]

Notes

  1. ^ Duke Religion graduates listing
  2. ^ Toomer-Cook, Jennifer (September 13, 2008). "Ashes to ashes". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,700258363,00.html?pg=2. Retrieved 2009-06-09. 
  3. ^ Jarvik, Elaine (February 2, 2008). "Crossing the divide: President Hinckley's words, example spurred interfaith efforts". Deseret News. http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695249381,00.html?pg=3. Retrieved 2009-06-09. 
  4. ^ Rogers, Brittany Karford (Winter 2009). "New BYU Route For Military Chaplains". BYU Magazine: 11. http://magazine.byu.edu/?act=view&a=2343. Retrieved 2009-06-09. 

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