Biography
Bio: Bob Freeman is a member of the Department of Church History and Doctrine at BYU. He was recently appointed as interim department chair of the Department of Church History and Doctrine. This follows nearly a decade of service as an administrator at both the department and college level. For over twenty years, his research has focused primarily on experiences of Latter-day Saints in wartime. Bob has published numerous books and articles on this theme, often in collaboration with other colleagues. In addition, he and other associates have produced several documentaries as well as creating an archive of several thousand accounts of veterans which is housed in the L. Tom Perry Special Collections at BYU. He has also researched and published on other subjects. Bob and his wife, JaNeal, are the parents of seven children (five who are married) and four grandchildren. The Freemans live in Springville, Utah.
Areas of Expertise: Legal and military history of the Church; Presidents of the Church
Research Interests
LDS Military history, Twentieth Century LDS history, and missionary work.Teaching Interests
Teachings of the Living Prophets (333), Modern Church History (343), (Foundations of the Restoration (225), and LDS in the Military (393R).Education
- JD, LAW , WESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY (1989)
- BS, GEOLOGY , BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY (1985)
Licenses and Certifications
- California Bar Association, Attorney (1991 - Present)
- Utah Bar Association, Attorney (1998 - 1991)
Administrative Assignments
- Department of Church History and Doctrine: Department Chair (2023 - Present)
- Religious Education: Associate Dean (2013 - 2019)
- Department of Church History and Doctrine: Other (Appointed by a VP) (2011 - 2013)
Memberships
- Utah Bar Association (1998 - Present)
- Utah State Historical Society (1997 - Present)
- Mormon History Association (1996 - Present)
- California Bar Association (1991 - Present)
Professional Citizenship
- Committee/Council Member, Gail Halversen Museum Board (2016 - Present)
- Committee/Council Member, Springville Folk Festival (2012 - Present)
- Committee/Council Member, Springville City--Historic Preservation Committee (2012 - Present)
- Conference-Related Role, Mormon History Association (2014 - 2014)
- Other, Utah Bar Association (2008 - 2013)