Derek Taylor

Derek Taylor is an Assistant Professor and History Program Director at the College of Business & Social Sciences, West Virginia State University. He serves as a History Program Coordinator and teaches courses on British, European, U.S., and Women’s History. His expertise spans Early Modern British/European history, Political History, and the Protestant/Catholic Reformations.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degrees in History and Political Science (2014), West Virginia State University
• M.A. in History (2016), Marshall University
• Ph.D. in History (2021), State University of New York at Buffalo

Research Interests: Taylor focuses on the socio-political dynamics of Early Modern Europe, religious reformations, and their global historical implications. His work bridges local and transnational historical narratives, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches.

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