John Stroup, the Harry and Hazel Chavanne Professor Emeritus at Rice University, passed away Jan. 17 at the age of 78. A distinguished scholar of German Protestantism and intellectual history, Stroup will be remembered for his wit and passion as well as his impact on academia, his colleagues and his students over a career that spanned more than four decades. He retired and assumed the emeritus title in December 2022.
“We are deeply saddened by the loss of John Stroup, whose exceptional intellect, humor and dedication enriched the Department of Religion and the School of Humanities,” said Kathleen Canning, dean of humanities. “His absence will be profoundly felt by all who had the privilege of knowing and learning from him.”