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Paul Shrier, Ph.D.

Professor of Practical Theology, Department of Practical Theology
Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5628
Email: pshrier@apu.edu
Fax: (626) 815-5469
Paul Shrier, Ph.D., came to Azusa Pacific University’s School of Theology from Canada with a background in economics and financial advising. He spent five years as an adjunct professor at APU before joining the faculty full-time. Shrier’s areas of expertise include practical theology as it relates to the integration of faith in daily life and social issues, economics, and science. He has written and presented on a variety of topics pertaining to AA recovery programs, Christians in the workplace, and theology in stem cell research.

Education

Ph.D. - Practical Theology, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 2002
M.A. - Biblical Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 1996
B.A. - Economics, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1982

Expertise

  • Economics and Theology
  • Practical Theology
    Integration of faith and daily life, social issues
  • Science and Theology

Courses Taught

CMIN 108 – Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry
CMIN 206 – Introduction to Practical Theology
CMIN 316 – The Art of Leadership
CMIN 416 – Communicating the Gospel

Professional/Scholarly Presentations

Presentations
Shrier, P. and Shrier, C. (2004, July). A Correlation Theology Analysis of Embryonic Stem Cell Research. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Scientific Affiliation, Trinity Western University, Langley, British Columbia, Canada.

Shrier, P. (2003, June). Can the Twelve Steps Promote Christian Faith? Presented at the annual conference of the Society for Pastoral Theology, Los Angeles, California.

Shrier, P. and Shrier, C. (2003, April). A Theological Evaluation of Stem Cell Research. Presented at the Center for Research in Science, Biola University, La Mirada, California.

Publications
Shrier, P. (2003). [Review of the book Acts of Faith: Exploring the Human Side of Religion], Christian Scholar's Review, 32(1).

Shrier, P. (2002). Stories of Faith: Comparison of "Bill's story" and AA Recovery Narratives with Three Healing and Deliverance Narratives in Mark. Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California.

Professional Experience

Industry Experience
Financial Advisor, Royal Bank of Canada Dominion Securities, Toronto, Canada, 1992-93

Professional Involvement and Accomplishments

Honors, Awards, Recognition
Business Builder of the Month, 1987
Member of the “President’s Club,” top 10 of the 900 financial advisors in Canada

Associations, Boards, Committees
Member, American Scientific Affiliation
Member, American Academy of Religion (AAR)
Chair, American Academy of Religion, Western Regional Meeting Education and Workshops

Office Hours

Fall 2008 - On Sabbatical

Office Location

John and Marilyn Duke Academic Complex, Room 251, West Campus

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