Timothy Fehler

Timothy Fehler is the William E. Leverette, Jr., Professor of History at Furman University. He specializes in early modern European history, focusing on religious persecution, social welfare, and diaspora communities. His research often examines 16th- and 17th-century Calvinist communities in Emden, Germany, exploring topics like poor relief systems, religious coexistence, and exile networks.

Educated at Baylor University (B.A.), the University of Wisconsin-Madison (M.A., Ph.D.), he has held positions at Furman since 1995, including six years directing the Office of Undergraduate Research and Internships. His work led to Furman's 2016 recognition for undergraduate research excellence by the Council on Undergraduate Research (CUR).

Fehler’s research extends to archival work in northern Germany, where he and his family have resided for extended periods. He has authored/co-authored books such as *Poor Relief and Protestantism* (1999), *Religious Diaspora in Early Modern Europe* (2014), and *Signs and Wonders in Britain’s Age of Revolution* (2018). His scholarship emphasizes the interplay between ideals and lived experiences, particularly in contexts of religious conflict and social welfare.

He has received awards including the Mellon Grant for Faculty Career Enhancement (2011–12) and Furman’s Meritorious Teaching Award (2001). Fehler has organized conferences and workshops on topics like teaching religion in global contexts and early modern religious pluralism. His teaching and research mentorship have included collaborative projects with students, reflecting his commitment to undergraduate engagement.