Background
Griffin, Paul R. was born on February 27, 1944 in Bridgeport, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph S. and Sarah J. (Robinson) Griffin.
Griffin, Paul R. was born on February 27, 1944 in Bridgeport, Ohio, United States. Son of Joseph S. and Sarah J. (Robinson) Griffin.
Bachelor, Wright State University, 1973. Master of Divinity, United Theological Seminary, Dayton, Ohio, 1976. Doctor of Philosophy, Emory University, 1983.
Associate professor, Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, Ohio., 1979-1983; dean, professor, Payne Theological Seminary, Wilberforce, 1983-1988; associate professor, Wright State University, Dayton, since 1992. Founder, director National Conference on The Future of Shape of Black Religion, Dayton, since 1988.
Member American Society Church History, American Academy Religion, Society Study of Black Religion.
Married Barbara Diane Crockett. Children: Jevon, Felicia.