Alan L. Berger

Alan L. Berger (born November 16, 1939) is an American scholar, writer and professor of Judaic Studies and Holocaust studies from the Florida Atlantic University. He occupies the Raddock Family eminent scholar chaired of the Holocaust Studies at Florida Atlantic University and director Center for the Study of Values and Violence. He is best known for Judaism educations, Abrahamic religions challenges and scholar of Holocaust studies.

Alan Berger
Born (1939-11-16) November 16, 1939
Other namesA.L Berger, A.L.B
Occupation(s)Religion scholar, writer, literary scholar, lecturing, academics
Years active1978
Known forJudaic education and Holocaust studies program at the Florida Atlantic University
TitleRaddock Family eminent scholar chaired at Florida Atlantic University
Board member ofFlorida Atlantic University
Spouse
Naomi Berger
(m. 1980)
AwardsThe 2002 B’nai Zion National Media Award, for edition of The second generation voices.
Academic background
EducationSyracuse University
Upsala College
University of Chicago Divinity School
Hebrew University
Alma mater
  • Upsala College
  • University of Chicago Divinity School
  • Syracuse University
Academic work
DisciplineReligious studies
InstitutionsFlorida Atlantic University, Syracuse University
Main interestsReligious studies
Notable worksEdited
  • The second generation voices: Reflections by Children of Holocaust Survivors and Perpetrators.
  • Encyclopedia of Holocaust Literature. (Spring), 2020.

He graduated from the Hebrew University in 1972. He holds a B.A. at Upsala College, New Jersey, M.A. at University of Chicago Divinity School and obtained his Ph.D. from the Syracuse University in humanities studies in 1978.

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