Biography synonym

Religion educator

Gottfried Oosterwal, Dutch religion educator. Research grantee ZWO, WOTROP, Fellow ASAO; member American Academy Religion, American Society for Microbiology.

Gottfried oosterwal biography definition November 18, Dr. Gottfried Oosterwal, who gave his life to the global mission of the Adventist movement, passed away last week near his home in Berrien Springs, Michigan. He had a key role in the creation of the World Mission Institute which prepares missionary families for cross cultural assignments. Later, after retiring from full-time teaching, he also founded the Center for Intercultural Relations which helped people to understand ethnic diversity both at home and abroad. He was quick to join in song, always singing at the top of his lungs.

Background

Oosterwal, Gottfried was born on February 8, in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Came to the United States, Son of Hillebrand and Margaretha (Obrikat) Oosterwal.

Education

Student, John Calvin College, Rotterdam. Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, Religious Science, University Utrecht (The Netherlands).

Doctor of Literature in Anthropology, University Utrecht (The Netherlands).

Career

Instructor religion Netherlands Theological Seminary, Zeist, Pastor, pioneer missionary Seventh-Day Adventist Church, West New Guinea, Professor theology, missions Philippines,

Director Center for Intercultural Relations, Berrien Springs, Michigan, since Director Institute of World Mission, Berrien Springs, since

Achievements

• Gottfried Oosterwal has been listed as a noteworthy religion educator by Marquis Who&#;s Who.

Membership

Fellow ASAO; member American Academy Religion, American Society for Microbiology.

Connections

Married Emilie Tilstra, October 31, Children: Waronne, Dantar, Erik.

Father:

Hillebrand Oosterwal

Mother:

Margaretha (Obrikat) Oosterwal

Spouse:

Emilie Tilstra

child:

Dantar Oosterwal

child:

Erik Oosterwal

child:

Waronne Oosterwal