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Christopher Childers serves as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Professor of History at Pittsburg State University, specializing in early American political and constitutional history (1776-1861) with expertise in Colonial America, the Revolution, the Early Republic, Kansas history, and public history.
Education:
- Ph.D. in American History, Louisiana State University, 2010
- M.A. in American History, Emporia State University, 2004
- B.S. in History, cum laude, Emporia State University, 2002
- B.S.Ed. in Social Sciences and Chemistry, cum laude, Emporia State University, 2002
His research centers on constitutional interpretation, states' rights, and slavery politics during America's formative period, examining how territorial governance and popular sovereignty debates shaped national identity. Key works include analyses of the Webster-Hayne Debate and the political consequences of slavery expansion in western territories.
Recent publications reveal a consistent focus on antebellum constitutional crises, with scholarly contributions spanning historiographical reviews of popular sovereignty, Missouri Compromise aftermath, and Kansas political development. His work bridges academic rigor with regional historical significance.
Honors and Awards:
- Participant in Slavery and the Constitution, National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Seminar (2018)
- Summer Research Fellowship, Pittsburg State University (2018)
As a PSU Master Advisor, Childers mentors graduate and undergraduate students while advancing teaching innovation through PSU's eLearning Academy and Summer Teaching Innovation Grant program, integrating digital methodologies into historical pedagogy.
