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Reverend Rowan A. Greer

New Haven, Connecticut

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GREER, THE REVEREND ROWAN A. The Reverend Rowan A. Greer ended his earthly existence on March 17, 2014, leaving behind a long trail of friends and memories. He taught for many years at Yale Divinity School and will continue to live in the minds of the students he encountered. He was a scholar of...

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Still miss Rowan and think often of his example when I walk into a classroom to teach.

Professor Rowan's ideas are burned into my brain and continue to inspire me 40 years after I took a class from him at Yale. His spirit and thoughts live on!

Rest in Peace, Rowan. I will always remember you as a beloved, kind teacher and a most thoughtful scholar.

Professor Greer,
May perpetual Light Shine
upon you. Rev. Ron Hooker

Dr. Greer was a great writer, scholar,
and professor at Yale. I was fortunate
to have had three courses with him. His
great intellect just shined as he lectured. His courses were filled with
both laughter and deep theological
thought. I was very fortunate to have
had such a great teacher, who became a
life-long friend. Yale is not quite
the same place since his passing. The Rev. Ron Hooker, Retired Professor
and Pastor Emeritus & President of the
Columbus...

Terribly saddened to hear Rowan's name mentioned this morning at Trinity Episcopal here in Collinsville, CT where I've been a member since 1990. Have many fond memories of Rowan's years at St. Peter's Church,Cheshire, my home parish. A charming, kind, soft-spoken and extremely intelligent man with a sly, puckish sort of wit that caught you often unawares. Deepest sympathies to his family members and close friends. Rest in peace, dear Rowan.