Christopher Agnew

Christopher Agnew is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of History in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Dayton. He teaches courses on West and the World, as well as the history of pre-modern and modern East Asia, with a strong focus on China during the Ming and Qing dynasties.

His research centers on the descendants of Confucius, social and economic change in north China, ritual and memory in Qufu, and maritime commerce in seventeenth-century Northeast Asia. He has served as director of the International Studies Program and continues to lead the History Department with academic and administrative commitment.

• Ph.D., University of Washington, 2006

His recent publications reflect a consistent engagement with late imperial Chinese society, particularly the intersection of lineage, power, and cultural memory. Articles span topics from bureaucratic politics to migrant rebellions and the construction of Confucian heritage, showing a deep interdisciplinary approach combining social, economic, and cultural history.

His scholarly output demonstrates a long-standing focus on the Kongs of Qufu and their role in Chinese history, increasingly incorporating genealogical and spatial analyses. He also contributes to pedagogical discourse, particularly in global engagement and critical thinking in historical education.

Christopher Agnew has held leadership roles in academic programming and departmental administration, contributing to curriculum development and international studies. While no formal advising list or grant history is provided, his active publication record suggests ongoing research and mentorship.

He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards or fellowships in the provided text.

His work is associated with the Department of History at the University of Dayton, where he contributes to both undergraduate education and faculty leadership. No separate lab or research team is mentioned, but his publications suggest independent and deeply archival research.