Doug Sullivan-González

Doug Sullivan-González serves as the Interim Chair of the Department of History and is a Professor of History within the College of Liberal Arts at the University of Mississippi. He joined the university in 1993 as an Assistant Professor, held a Visiting Assistant Professor position at Tulane University from 1999 to 2000, and served as Dean of the Sally McDonnell Barksdale Honors College from 2003 to 2021 before returning to the History Department.

His academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Samford University, a Master of Divinity and a Master of Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a Ph.D. in Latin American History from the University of Texas at Austin, completed in 1994.

Dr. Sullivan-González specializes in Latin American history with a focus on Guatemala and Central America, particularly examining the role of religion in societal and political developments during the 19th and 20th centuries. His research interests encompass:

• Latin American History
• Central American History
• Religious History and Identity
• Liberation Theology
• Nation Formation
• Guatemalan History

His publications reveal a consistent exploration of religious and political intersections in Central America. Key works include his 2016 book on the Black Christ of Esquipulas as a symbol of Guatemalan identity and his 2022 article on Liberation Theology in Latin America. These contributions span historical analysis, religious studies, and political science, highlighting the enduring influence of faith in regional identity and social movements.

Scientific Awards:

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In terms of academic guidance, Dr. Sullivan-González has taught a range of courses including History of Mexico and Central America, Race and Ethnicity in Latin America, and Social Revolutions in Latin America, thereby mentoring numerous undergraduate students. While his deanship involved broader student engagement, particular grant-funded research projects were not specified in the available text.