In Memoriam: Sherwood Lingenfelter (opens in new tab)

With sadness yet in celebration of a tremendous life lived, Fuller Seminary announces the passing of Dr. Sherwood Lingenfelter, provost emeritus and senior professor of anthropology. Dr. Lingenfelter came to Fuller in 1999 to serve both as professor and as dean of the School of World Mission; he served as provost from 2001 until his retirement in 2011. He died on May 30, 2026.