1956 70 years ago Notable Births September 25

Miroslav Volf, Croatian Protestant theologian and public intellectual

On September 25, in the year 1956, Miroslav Volf, Croatian Protestant theologian and public intellectual. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 25, a notable event in this corner of history.

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Miroslav Volf is a Croatian Protestant theologian and public intellectual and Henry B. Wright Professor of Theology and director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture at Yale University. He previously taught at the Evangelical Theological Seminary in his native Osijek, Croatia and Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, California (1990–1998).

Key Facts

  • This event took place on September 25, 1956 (AD era).
  • It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
  • Referenced in 1 Wikipedia article.
  • 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
  • Wikipedia source last updated on 30 December 2025.

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