Jim Shores

Jim Shores is a Professor of Communication and Program Director at Asbury University, affiliated with the Miller Center for Communication Arts. He teaches courses in communication, theatre, media communication, and adventure leadership.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Communication Studies, Regent University
• M.S. in Environmental Science, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill

Research interests focus on entertainment-education and environmental communication, with additional expertise in theatre arts, media studies, and adventure leadership pedagogy. He integrates Christian values into his work, exemplified by his pro-life play commissioned for the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Professional activities include co-founding Acts of Renewal, a Christian touring theatre company, and organizing student performances at international venues like the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. His work bridges academic scholarship with creative storytelling for universities, churches, and Christian organizations.