Shriver, Peggy L.

(1931-) Professional church leadership administrator (since 1990; research, 1976-1988), National Council of Churches. Previous positions: Presbyterian Church, U.S. (research, 1973-1975) and Union Theological Seminary (development, 1987-1991). President, Religious Research Association, 1993-1994. Lecturer and author. Born in Iowa; awarded B.A., 1953, and honorary doctorate in humanities, 1979, Central College (Pella, Iowa); married (since 1953) to Donald W. Shriver, Jr., President Emeritus of Union Theological Seminary; awarded Union Medal, 1991.

—Doyle Paul Johnson

References

P. L. Shriver, The Bible Vote (New York: Pilgrim, 1981)

P. L. Shriver, Having Gifts That Differ (New York: Friendship, 1989)

P. L. Shriver, Pinches of Salt (Louisville: Westminster, 1990).