Uta Balbier

Uta Balbier is a Professor of Modern History at the University of Oxford, where she serves as a Tutorial Fellow at St Anne’s College and Deputy Director of the RAI (Rothermere American Institute). Her research investigates the interplay between American religions and global political, cultural, and ideological dynamics, particularly during the Cold War and decolonization periods.

Education:

• University of Münster
• University of Potsdam

Her work traces transnational connections through case studies like Billy Graham’s revival meetings in Europe, examining how faith intersected with consumer culture, geopolitical tensions, and shifting imperial power structures. She is currently chairing the Historians of the Twentieth Century US (HOTCUS) association.

Publications & Research Trends: Her 2021 monograph and 2017 edited journal special issue highlight her focus on global evangelical movements, Cold War religious diplomacy, and the sociocultural implications of transnational Christian networks.

Scientific Awards:

• Post-doctoral fellowship at the German Historical Institute, Washington DC

She continues to explore intersections of religion, imperialism, and modernity in international historical contexts.