John Tietjen, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Tietjen

American Lutheran clergy

Date of Birth: 18-Jun-1928

Place of Birth: New York City, New York, United States

Date of Death: 15-Feb-2004

Profession: theologian, university teacher

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

John H.
Tietjen (June 18, 1928 – February 15, 2004) was a Lutheran clergyman, theologian, and national church leader in the United States.
He is best known both for his role in the Seminex controversy which roiled the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) in the mid-1970s, and for his efforts on behalf of Lutheran unity that resulted in the formation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).