Conrad Hyers

The Reverend
Conrad Hyers
The Reverend Conrad Hyers
Born	Merritt Conrad Hyers; July 31, 1933; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Died	March 23, 2013 (aged 79); East Fallowfield Township, Pennsylvania, US
Spouse	Geraldine Hyers
Ecclesiastical career
Religion	Christianity (Presbyterian)
Church	Presbyterian Church (USA)
Academic background
Alma mater	Carson–Newman University; Eastern Baptist Theological Seminary; Princeton Theological Seminary;
Academic work
Discipline	Religious studies
Institutions	Beloit College; Gustavus Adolphus College;

Merritt Conrad Hyers (July 31, 1933 – March 23, 2013) was an American historian of religion and ordained Presbyterian minister.^[2] He taught for many years at Gustavus Adolphus College, and wrote multiple books on humor in religion and on Zen Buddhism.

Early life and education

Hyers was born on July 31, 1933, in