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Remembering Krister Stendahl

Krister Stendahl

'A Life to the Full'

Krister Stendahl, Professor of Divinity Emeritus and former Dean, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2008, at the age of 86. A memorial service was held on May 16 in the Memorial Church, Harvard Yard. Stendahl was remarkable for the quality of his scholar's mind and for his ever-humane response to issues of justice in the world. We shall miss him at every turn.

HDS Obituary >
From the Memorial Service >
Words from Dean William Graham >

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As an Influence

On April 22, 2001, HDS hosted "A Forum on Krister Stendahl's Influence," as part of a celebration of his 80th birthday. 

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As Seen

We've searched through the photo archives and put together some images that, like his legacy, will forever live on. 

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As He Wrote

Read selections from more than four decades of Krister Stendahl's thoughts and words in the Harvard Divinity Bulletin.

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HDS photographs; courtesy Brita Stendahl

 

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