Professor Grier

James M. Grier, Th.D.

Distinguished Professor of Philosophical Theology

Degrees: Th.B., Baptist Bible College; M.Div., Grace Theological Seminary; Th.M., Westminster Theological Seminary; Th.D., Grace Theological Seminary.

Career Path: Pastor, 1962-1969; Associate Professor, Cedarville University, 1969-1982; Grand Rapids Theological Seminary Vice President and Dean, 1982-1998, Distinguished Professor, 1998-present.

Research Interests: Medical Ethics; Ministry in a Postmodern culture.

Personal: Married in 1954, Dr. Grier and his wife Shirley have one adult son who teaches Political Economy at Oklahoma University. Dr. Grier enjoys teaching in Asia, Europe and the UK, doing conference ministry and reading widely.

Quotable: “The key skill in every degree offered at GRTS is the ability to exegete the Bible. GRTS places a significant emphasis on the development of that skill as well as enabling the student to think and minister from the grid of a canonical biblical theology and a Christian worldview. In order to address a postmodern world with the gospel these skills are the foundation for all such ministry.”

E-mail: James_Grier@cornerstone.edu