Caitlin Corning

Caitlin Corning serves as Professor of History and Chair of the Department of History and Politics at George Fox University, where she has held academic positions since 1996. She additionally directs the George Fox Museum Collection and oversees Public History programs.

Her academic credentials include:

• PhD in Early Medieval History from the University of Leeds
• MA in Medieval Studies from the Centre for Medieval Studies at the University of Leeds
• BA in History and Latin from Seattle Pacific University

Corning's research focuses on the intersection of Roman and Celtic Christian traditions during the sixth to eighth centuries, with significant contributions to understanding Sub-Roman Britain and the historical debate over Easter dating methodologies. Her work bridges specialized medieval scholarship with accessible public history initiatives, exemplified by her book World History, A Short Visual Introduction (Fortress Press, 2015), which demonstrates her commitment to historical visualization and pedagogy.

Professional recognition includes:

• George Fox University Teacher of the Year Award (2002)

She has secured multiple public history grants including the Mapping Our History Project documenting downtown Newberg's heritage. Her teaching portfolio spans European history from antiquity to modernity, Christianity's evolution, and practical Public History training through museum internships. As department chair, she integrates administrative leadership with hands-on historical practice through the university museum collection.