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Professor Douglas E. Thompson serves as Professor of History and Chair of the History Department at Mercer University's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. He additionally directs the Spencer B. King, Jr. Center for Southern Studies and edits the Journal of Southern Religion.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in Religious Studies, University of Virginia
- M.Div. in Higher Education, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- B.A. in History, Old Dominion University
Dr. Thompson specializes in 20th century American history with deep expertise in the American South, religious history, and Civil Rights Movement dynamics. His research examines intersections of religion, race, and social change—particularly analyzing Richmond's religious leaders during Massive Resistance and Martin Luther King Jr.'s anti-war activism. Current projects include a University of Georgia Press-contracted book on King and the Vietnam War, plus a synthetic work explaining 20th century American evangelicalism for first-year students.
His recognition includes:
- Spencer B. King, Jr. Distinguished Professor Award (2009-10)
Teaching responsibilities span core history courses (HIS 105 "Western Histories," HIS 210 "Twentieth Century World," HIS 250 "America at War"), Southern studies (SST 180, HIS/AFR 362 "20th Century South"), and Great Books curriculum (GBK 407 "The Age of Ambiguity"). Outside academia, he engages in running, hiking, and Middle Georgia river kayaking.
