Meet Dr. Sean Grier
Degrees and Experience
- Ph.D., Criminal Justice (Nova Southeastern University)
- M.S., Criminal Justice (University of Cincinnati)
- M.Div., Biblical Studies (Liberty Theological Seminary)
- B.S., Religion (Liberty University)
Biography and Professional Achievements
Dr. Grier has an extensive professional background, spanning more than three decades of professional law enforcement and supervisory experience. Dr. Grier began his career on active duty with the U.S. Army Military Police and later transitioned to a position as a uniformed Police Officer in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Dr. Grier then accepted a position as a Special Agent with the Defense Security Service, headquartered out of the Pentagon, where he witnessed the horrific attacks on 9/11. Dr. Grier subsequently accepted a position with the Federal Air Marshal Service and retired as the Assistant Federal Security Director of Law Enforcement at Chicago Midway International Airport.
Dr. Grier holds a PhD in Criminal Justice from Nova Southeastern University as well as an M.S. in Criminal Justice from the University of Cincinnati. Additionally, Dr. Grier earned both an MDiv and MA from Liberty Theological Seminary and a BS in Religion from Liberty University. Dr. Grier’s research interests include biosocial criminology, gun policy issues, and faith-based correctional programming.
Since 2010, Dr. Grier has been dedicated to teaching criminal justice courses at several universities. Throughout his teaching career, Dr. Grier has designed multiple criminal justice courses and helped to establish a criminal justice program at a Christian university. Dr. Grier has also mentored numerous doctoral students in the field of Criminal Justice.
Dr. Grier has been married to his wife since 1997, and they have five children together. Dr. Grier has a strong passion for Theology and Apologetics and gives presentations on the importance of understanding Scripture.
Publications
- Grier, S. C. (2011). Importance of a literal interpretation of Genesis 1–11. Journal of Dispensational Theology, 15(44), 7–31.
- Grier, S. C. (2018). Gun free zones: A geographical opinion study on attitudes toward gun-free zones and the safety impact on residents (Doctoral dissertation).
Faith and Learning
By intentionally weaving a Biblical worldview throughout all areas of learning, Dr. Grier illustrates how Scriptural truths resonate powerfully within diverse academic disciplines. Based on this understanding, students might explore themes of justice and mercy through the lens of the prophets or learn from the lives of historical figures who exemplified faith and courage. Dr. Grier also believes that Jesus Christ is the source of all truth, and therefore every academic pursuit ultimately finds its foundation in Him. This approach not only grounds knowledge in a consistent framework but also equips students to apply Biblical principles in tangible ways.