Dr. Shirley McClerklin-Motley, a Columbia native, is a proud retiree of Coker University—formerly Coker College—where she served as Chair of the Social Work Department. She credits her mentor, Dr. Jeanne F. Cook, for guiding her journey. She worked with Dr. Cook to establish the university’s Social Work program. Dr. McClerklin-Motley. She received her PhD from Capella University and graduated from Midlands Technical College, Benedict College, USC Columbia, and Capella University. After spending several years in New York, she eventually returned home to Columbia, where her career and calling is flourished.
Dr. McClerklin-Motley is the author of Reflections and Musings from the Book of Revelation, a commentary born out of her personal practice of reading Scripture and researching each passage in depth. As she studied various biblical commentaries, she noticed that most were written by white male scholars and that there was limited representation or perspective from minority communities—especially older Black women.
Inspired by that realization, she decided to contribute her own voice and insight, embracing what she fondly calls her role as the “Grandma Moses of biblical commentary.” Her goal is simple yet profound: to help readers understand that “every ethnicity on earth is included” in the messages of Revelation.
Building on the success and impact of her first volume, Dr. McClerklin-Motley is now working on Vol. 2 Reflections and Musings From the Book of Revelation: The Age of Apocalypse. Her commentary is designed to accompany readers as they study the Book of Revelation, offering clarity, reflection, and understanding.
Dr. McClerklin-Motley is available for book signings, book club discussions, and speaking engagements. She can be reached at mcclerklinmotleyshirley@gmail.com.Purchase Reflections and Musings From the Book of Revelation: The Age of Apocalypse by Shirley McClerklin-Motley PhD at online retailers such as Amazon.com, Walmart, Christianbook.com and Barnes & Noble. It is also available on WestBow Press, the publisher’s website, and other online booksellers like bookscape.com. The book can be purchased as a paperback or an e-book.
