Phone: (626) 815-6000, Ext. 5628
Fax: (626) 815-5469
Email: pshrier@apu.edu
Office Location: West Campus, Duke 251
Office Hours: Fall 2008 - On Sabbatical
Paul Shrier, Ph.D.
Professor of Practical Theology, Department of Practical Theology
School of Theology
Profile
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
M.A. - Biblical Studies, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California, 1996
B.A. - Economics, University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, 1982
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 Unpublished doctoral dissertation, Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, California.
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
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
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
Expertise
Economics and Theology
Practical Theology
Integration of faith and daily life, social issues
Science and Theology
Courses Taught
Christian Life, Faith, and Ministry (CMIN 108)
Introduction to Practical Theology (CMIN 206)
The Art of Leadership (CMIN 316)
Communicating the Gospel (CMIN 416)
Church and Society (CMIN 428)
Introduction to Practical Theology (CMIN 206)
The Art of Leadership (CMIN 316)
Communicating the Gospel (CMIN 416)
Church and Society (CMIN 428)
Note: This information is current for the 2008-09 academic year. For additional information, please contact the appropriate office.
