Jeffrey Webb

Jeffrey Webb is a Professor of American History and Department Chair of History & Political Science at Huntington University, where he has served since 1999. He also serves as the Pre-Law Advisor. His research focuses on early American history, American religious history, environmental history, and the philosophy of space and place, with an emphasis on sustainable development. Dr. Webb holds a PhD from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor of Arts from Baldwin Wallace University.

His work explores intersections between history and modern societal applications, aiming to equip students with practical intellectual and ethical tools. Key publications include studies on Quaker civility in the Atlantic World, watershed redesign in the Wabash River area, and the role of liberal education in fostering 'Christian Democracy' during WWII. He collaborates with students on encyclopedic projects such as Conspiracies and Conspiracy Theories in American History.

Jeffrey is actively involved with organizations like the International Association for the Study of Environment, Space, and Place (as a co-editor of book and film reviews), the Conference on Faith and History, and the Huntington Area Recreational Trail Association. He resides in Huntington, Indiana, with his wife, and enjoys reading, hiking, and travel.