Background
Mercer, Calvin Richard was born on August 27, 1953 in Kinston, North Carolina, United States. Son of Calvin R. and Edna Ruth (Kennedy) Mercer.
Mercer, Calvin Richard was born on August 27, 1953 in Kinston, North Carolina, United States. Son of Calvin R. and Edna Ruth (Kennedy) Mercer.
Bachelor in Journalism and Psychology, University North Carolina, 1975. Master of Divinity cum laude, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1977. Master of Theology, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1979.
Doctor of Philosophy, Florida State University, 1983.
Associate professor religious studies, director religious studies progressive East Carolina University, Greenville, since 1985.
President Contact Teleministries Helpline, Smithfield, North Carolina, 1984-1986. Founding board directors Harbor Rape and Spouse Abuse Network, Smithfield, 1984-1990. Member American Academy Religion (grantee 1990), Society Biblical Literature, Authors Guild, College Theology Society, National Women's Studies Association, Studiorum Novi Testamenti Societas.
Married Marilyn Michele Miller, August 18, 1975.