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Chad Carlson serves as Professor of Kinesiology and Director of General Education at Hope College, a position he has held since fall 2014. He co-founded and co-directs the SPORT. FAITH. LIFE. initiative and previously taught in the Kinesiology, Recreation, and Sport Studies Department at Eastern Illinois University.
Education
- Ph.D. in Kinesiology and History/Philosophy of Sport, Penn State University (2010)
- M.A. in Health, Physical Education and Recreation with Pedagogy focus, Western Michigan University (2005)
- B.A. in Secondary Education (Social Studies/Physical Education), Hope College (2003)
Dr. Carlson's research centers on socio-cultural dimensions of sport, with specialized expertise in philosophical foundations of athletic practice, historical evolution of sports in cultural contexts, and theological intersections between sports and Christianity. His work critically examines how sporting practices reflect and shape societal values, particularly through faith-based lenses.
Recent editorial projects reveal a sustained scholarly focus on Christian perspectives in sports discourse, with particular attention to gender dynamics and embodied spirituality. His special issues demonstrate how kinesiology interfaces with religious studies to address contemporary issues in athletic culture.
Scientific Recognition
- Van Raalte Institute Visiting Fellowship (2022)
- Ignite Ministry Startup Grant from Christian Reformed Church
- Global Congress on Sport and Christianity leadership
- Calvin University Christian Scholarship Grant
- Mellon Foundation Grand Challenges Initiative Grant
As Director of General Education and co-director of SPORT. FAITH. LIFE., Dr. Carlson leads curriculum development and faith-sport integration initiatives. His grant portfolio demonstrates significant external funding for projects exploring sport as value-laden practice and Christian approaches to athletic formation, though specific student mentorship details aren't publicly documented.
Through SPORT. FAITH. LIFE. and his leadership in the Global Congresses on Sport and Christianity, he directs interdisciplinary teams examining theological dimensions of athletic participation, with ongoing projects analyzing how sporting communities negotiate faith identities in contemporary culture.
