Lonnie Polson

Lonnie Polson serves as Associate Professor of Communication in the Department of Communication Studies at Bob Jones University's School of Fine Arts and Communication, with faculty service spanning 1978-2012 and 2016-present. He concurrently pastors White Oak Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina.

His academic credentials include:

• EdD in Educational Administration from Bob Jones University
• MS in Educational Administration and Supervision from Bob Jones University
• MA in Interpretative Speech from Bob Jones University
• BA in Interpretative Speech from Bob Jones University

Dr. Polson's scholarly work integrates Communication Studies with Theatre Performance, covering Leadership Communication, Intercultural Dynamics, and Media Analysis. His teaching portfolio spans Public Speaking, Acting, Interpersonal Communication, and Media and Society, reflecting applied and theoretical expertise.

As a core member of BJU's Classic Players, he has directed or performed in over 50 productions including Shakespearean roles like Othello, King Lear, Henry IV, and Falstaff, demonstrating practical engagement with performance-based communication.