Steve Wood

Steve Wood serves as an Associate Professor in the Division of Music and Theatre at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he champions the integration of Christian faith with artistic practice through storytelling and theatrical expression.

Education:

• Ph.D. from Texas Tech University (2012)
• M.A. from Bowling Green State University (2001)
• B.S. from Baptist Bible College (1998)

His scholarly focus centers on narrative construction in theatre, examining how stories shape identity and vocation across diverse contexts—from professional performance to everyday life. He actively encourages students to "stage their stories" with technical precision, emphasizing that theatrical principles apply universally to personal and professional storytelling.

Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source material.

While advising philosophy emphasizes student narrative development, no formal advisee lists or research grants are specified. His work appears centered in classroom instruction rather than lab-based research teams.