Brief Biography of
Richard Carrier
Name: Richard Cevantis Carrier
Homepage: www.richardcarrier.info
Birth Date (YYYY.MM.DD): 1969.12.01
Occupation: Author
Degrees:
- B.A. History (minor in Classical Civilization), UC Berkeley (1997)
- M.A. Ancient History, Columbia University (1998)
- M.Phil. Ancient History, Columbia University (2000)
- Ph.D. Ancient History, Columbia University (2008)
Affiliations:
Publications:
Military Service:
- United States Coast Guard: 2 years (1990-1992). Achieved the rank of Petty Officer Third Class (E-4), qualified marksman, flight-deck firefighter, damage control petty officer, duty gunner's mate, and sonar technician (electronics, anti-submarine warfare). Served aboard the USCGC Sherman (Alameda), patrolled Alaskan, arctic, and international waters. National Service Medal. Navy Letter of Commendation. Honorable discharge at the convenience of the government.
Religious Background:
- Parents were freethinking Methodists (mother was church secretary)
- Went to Sunday School, and to church on holy days
- Philosophical Taoist at the age of 15
- Atheist (Secular Humanist) at the age of 21
- Extensive study of philosophy and world religions, formal and informal
Languages:
- English
- German
- French
- Latin
- Greek (Ancient)
Marital Status:
- Married to Jennifer Robin Paynter (now Carrier) since 1995.
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