Afterward, he became a scholar in residence and the Stephen Phillips Professor of History at Gordon College in Wenham, Massachusetts, until his second retirement in 2006.
[2] His contributions have been recognized with several honors, including a Fulbright scholarship at the University of Hamburg (1962-63) and the Terre Award for Outstanding Community Service in Religion (1991).
[2] Pierard, along with Clouse and Linder, provided an early analysis of evangelicalism within the context of the civil and political unrest of the 1960s.
Though the declaration initially had little impact within evangelical circles, Pierard remained a strong advocate for its progressive ideals, frequently writing about social justice in both books and periodicals.
[8][9] In The American Church Experience: A Concise History, written with Thomas A. Askew, Pierard focuses on Evangelicalism, exploring its growth, diversity, and engagement with social and political issues.
The book has been praised for its clarity, balance, and thorough treatment of American Christianity, with reviewers highlighting its accessibility for clergy, scholars, and general readers.
[10][11][12] Pierard's work is recognized for its readability, depth, and contribution to understanding Christianity’s historical and cultural impact.