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About W. Glenn Jonas

Dr. Jonas joined the department in 1994, teaching courses in the area of Church History. He served as department chair from 1999-2015, at which time he became Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Dr. Jonas has contributed articles to a variety of journals and periodicals. He is the author of A Critical Evaluation of Albert Henry Newman, Church Historian (1992); Nurturing the Vision, First Baptist Church, Raleigh, 1812-2012, Mercer (2012); and A Cloud of Witnesses from the Heart of the City: First Presbyterian Church, Raleigh, 1816-2016, Mercer (2016). He co-authored A Journey of Faith: Introduction to Christianity (2002) and edited The Baptist River: Essays on Many Tributaries of a Diverse Tradition (2006).
Dr. Jonas preaches regularly and has served as interim pastor of numerous churches in eastern North Carolina.

Positions

Present Associate Dean College of Arts and Sciences, Campbell University
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Charles Howard Professor of Religion, Campbell University ‐ Christian Studies
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Professional Service and Affiliations

2003 - Present Editorial Board, Baptist History and Heritage
2014 - 2015 Vice-President, National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion
2003 - 2005 President, Baptist History and Heritage Society (Formerly The Southern Baptist Historical Society)
2001 - 2003 Vice-President, Baptist History and Heritage Society (Formerly The Southern Baptist Historical Society)
1997 - 2003 Book Review Editor, Baptist History and Heritage
2000 - 2001 President, Southeast Region, National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion
1999 - 2000 Vice-President, Southeast Region, National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion
1998 - 2000 President, North Carolina Baptist Historical Society
1993 - 1994 Vice-President, Texas Baptist Historical Society
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Honors and Awards

  • Recipient of the “D. P. Russ, Jr. and Walter S. Jones, Sr. Alumni Award for Research Excellence,” awarded by the Faculty Development and Research Committee, Campbell University, 2014.
  • Recipient of the “Carolyn Blevins Meritorious Service Award,” Baptist History and Heritage Society, 22 May 2013.
  • Recipient of the “Officers Award,” Baptist History and Heritage Society, June 2, 2006.
  • Recipient of the Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award, Campbell University (2004)
  • Winner of the Norman W. Cox Award 2003. Presented by the Baptist History and Heritage Society for the best article published during the year in the journal Baptist History and Heritage.
  • Dedication of the 2003 Pine Burr Yearbook (Campbell University)
  • Awarded the Endowed Chair, Charles B. Howard Professor of Religion (2001)
  • Professor of the Year, Campbell University, (1997, 2002).
  • “Honorary Coach,” (2000, 2001), Selected by Campbell University Lady Camels Basketball Team.
  • “Honorary Coach,” (2002), Selected by the Campbell University Lady Camels Softball Team.
  • Graduate Student Association Fellowship, Baylor University, (1989).
  • Presidential Scholarship, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, (1981-84).
  • Presidential Scholarship, Mars Hill College, (1977-81).

Courses

  • Introduction to Church History
  • American Religious History
  • Baptist History
  • The Reformation
  • Early Christianity
  • Introduction to Christianity
  • Spiritual Formation for Theological Education
  • New Testament Survey
  • Old Testament Survey
  • World Religions
  • Introduction to Christian Ministry
  • Pastoral Care and Counseling
  • Introduction to the Bible
  • Great Preachers in Christian History

Education

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1991 Baylor University ‐ Institute for Oral History
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1990 Ph.D., Baylor University ‐ Church History
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1984 M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary ‐ Divinity
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1981 B.A., Mars Hill College ‐ Religion and Philosophy
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Articles and Essays (30)