Paul F. Knitter

Paul F. Knitter
Born
Paul Francis Knitter

(1939-02-25) February 25, 1939 (age 85)
Chicago, Illinois, US
SpouseCathy Cornell (m. c. 1984)[1]
Academic background
Alma mater
Academic work
DisciplineTheology
Institutions
Main interestsReligious pluralism

Paul Francis Knitter (born February 25, 1939) is an American theologian. He is currently an emeritus professor at Union Theological Seminary, where he has served as the Paul Tillich Professor of Theology, World Religions and Culture since 2007.[2][3] He is also Emeritus Professor of Theology at Xavier University in Cincinnati, where he taught for 28 years before moving to Union.[4] Knitter is known for his work on religious pluralism and multiple religious belonging, particularly regarding Buddhism and Christianity.

  1. ^ Knitter, Paul F. (2009). Without Buddha I Could Not Be a Christian. London: Oneworld (published 2013). p. xvi. ISBN 978-1-78074-248-9.
  2. ^ "Paul F. Knitter". Union Theological Seminary. Archived from the original on January 5, 2010. Retrieved January 20, 2010.
  3. ^ "Faculty Emeriti/ae". Union Theological Seminary. Retrieved March 16, 2018.
  4. ^ "Paul F. Knitter Biographical Summary". Friends Theological College. Archived from the original on 25 March 2009. Retrieved 20 January 2010.