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Dr. Guy Aiken is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Virginia, specializing in American religious history with a focus on Quakerism, spirituality, and social reform. His research examines the intersections of religion, humanitarianism, and political neutrality, particularly through the lens of the American Friends Service Committee's activities between the World Wars.
Education:
- PhD in History (expected 2017), University of Virginia
- M.Div. studies (70/90 hours), Wake Forest University (2009–2011)
- MA in History, University of North Carolina at Charlotte (2008)
- BA in History, Queens University of Charlotte (2002)
Research Interests: Dr. Aiken explores how religious movements engage with social justice, particularly Quaker responses to labor conflicts, totalitarian regimes, and humanitarian crises. His work highlights tensions between pacifism, neutrality, and active intervention in contexts such as Weimar Germany and Appalachian coalfields. Key themes include the liberalization of Protestant missions, the ethics of humanitarian diplomacy, and the role of mysticism in shaping social responsibility.
Teaching:
- "Business, Ethics, and Society" (UVA, 2014)
- "Theology, Ethics, and Medicine" (UVA, 2013)
- "Religion in America since 1865" (UVA, 2013)
- "Introduction to Western Religious Traditions" (UVA, 2012)
Awards:
- Albert Gallatin Graduate Research Fellowship (2014)
- University of Virginia Summer Research Award (2013)
Publications: Aiken’s work bridges religious history and social activism, with notable contributions on Quaker humanitarianism in transnational contexts, the theology of Rufus Jones, and the ethical challenges of operating under authoritarian regimes. His dissertation traces the AFSC’s efforts to balance neutrality with justice during the interwar period.
