COLLECTION 0903: Papers of Paul E. Pierson

Dr. Paul Pierson (b. February 13, 1927 in Los Angeles, CA) is an American theologian; former Dean of Fuller Seminary’s School of World Mission (1980-1992); and associate provost (1992-1993). He specialized as the Professor of History of Mission and Latin American Studies from 1992-1997, and as a participating faculty member from 1980-2018. The collection included a selection of his class materials, writings, and research material. Many student papers, submitted to Dr. Pierson during his professorship, are included. Dr. Pierson’s areas of expertise include evangelical church in Latin America, history of the Christian missionary movement, history of evangelical awakenings, and new patterns in mission.