Stephen H. Webb, theologian and author, dies at 54

Stephen H. Webb, theologian and author, perhaps best known for his work on animal rights, died March 5 at age 54 in Brownsburg, Indiana. He died by suicide, the county coroner said.

Webb taught religion and philosophy for 25 years at Wabash College. He left the school in 2013 to focus on writing. The college’s tribute to Webb notes that in addition to his regular courses on theology, he taught courses on Bob Dylan, men and masculinity, and existentialism.

“A master of the Socratic method, he was known for the energy, wit, and learning that he brought to the classroom,” the college wrote.