William Glass

Prof. William Glass is a Professor at the American Studies Center of the University of Warsaw. His research focuses on American Protestantism, the American South, and the use of films as cultural documents.

• Education: BA from Centre College; MA and PhD from Emory University; studies in church history at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.

His work bridges historical analysis and cultural studies, particularly examining the intersection of religion, race, and cinema. Publications include essays in The Journal of Church and State and Film & History, alongside book chapters and edited volumes on Southern history and nationalism.

Recent research trends highlight his exploration of transatlantic religious influences, Cold War diplomacy through film, and gender roles in 20th-century cinema. He has contributed to encyclopedic works like the American National Biography and Encyclopedia of Southern Religion.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Fulbright Fellow
  • Outstanding Humanities Faculty Member in Mississippi Colleges and Universities (1998)
  • National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar Participant (1992)

Prof. Glass has received grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and actively contributes to interdisciplinary academic discourse through lectures, seminars, and publications. His teaching portfolio includes courses on American history, religion, and cinema.