Kjeld Holm
Kjeld Holm (born July 18, 1945 in Diernæs near Hoptrup ) is a Lutheran theologian and former bishop of the Danish People's Church .
Life
Holm studied at the University of Aarhus and obtained his master's degree in the history of ideas in 1972 and the exam in theology in 1974 . Holm then worked as a Lutheran pastor in Vejlby, a suburb of Aarhus , and taught part-time at the theological faculty and at the Aarhus seminary . From May 1994 to September 2015 Holm was bishop in the diocese of Aarhus .
Holm translated Paul Tillich's The Lost Dimension into Danish and published numerous books, some together with his teacher Johannes Sløk . He has received several medals and prizes, including the Dannebrogorden and the Salmon of the Year award (for swimming against the current) from the LBGT Danmark regional association .
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Holm, Kjeld |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Danish Lutheran bishop |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 18, 1945 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Diernæs at Hoptrup |