Andrew MacDonald

Dr. Andrew MacDonald serves as Associate Director of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center and Guest Professor of History at Wheaton College, with adjunct faculty appointments at neighboring institutions. His expertise centers on American religious history, particularly evangelical adaptations in mission theology and practice during the 19th century and contemporary movements.

Education

• Ph.D. in Church History, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
• M.A. in Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Biola University
• B.A. in American History, Queen's University

Research Interests

Dr. MacDonald's scholarship spans American Religious History, History of Christianity, and History of Evangelicalism, with specialized focus on Theological History of Missiology, History of Philosophy, and Philosophy of Religion. His work examines Protestant responses to social change, including the rise of Megachurches, the Jesus People Movement, and Digital Missiology, revealing how theological imaginaries evolve under cultural pressures.

Publication Trends

His 12 recent publications (2017-2023) demonstrate a trajectory from historical analysis to contemporary application, with increasing emphasis on evangelical innovation and leadership. Articles consistently bridge 19th-century theological shifts with modern challenges like corporate-influenced megachurch culture and digital mission strategies, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement across religious studies, sociology, and practical theology.

Scientific Awards

• Waybright Leadership Scholarship (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2013-2017)
• Klauber Travel Fellowship (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2016)
• Dissertation Research Travel Award (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2017)

Advising and Grants

While specific advisees aren't documented, Dr. MacDonald leads major research initiatives through the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center, including national studies on religious movements and primary-source archival projects. His practitioner research has produced co-authored volumes like Christians in the Age of Outrage and Entrepreneurial Evangelicals, demonstrating applied scholarship for church leadership development.

Labs and Teams

As key leader of the Wheaton College Billy Graham Center Research Institute, he directs the Amplify Conference and oversees projects examining American religious movements. His collaborative work with scholars like Ed Stetzer and Rick Richardson spans oral history collections, contemporary worship studies, and formation resources for emerging adults in ministry contexts.