Vaughn CroweTipton

Vaughn CroweTipton serves as Associate Vice President for Spiritual Life, University Chaplain, and Associate Professor of Religion at Furman University. He holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Baylor University, an M.Div. from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a B.A. from Mississippi College, with additional postdoctoral study at Oxford University.

His research examines decision-making processes in early Christian communities and faith groups, with specializations in Luke-Acts scholarship, textual criticism, and biblical canon formation. He has expanded Furman's spiritual life program to include diverse religious groups and interfaith engagement.

Beyond academia, he connects the university with community organizations through Greenville's Diversity Leadership Initiative and Leadership Greenville program.