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Rusty Hawkins serves as Dean of the John Wesley Honors College and Professor of Honors Humanities and History at Indiana Wesleyan University, where he has taught since 2009 and twice received the "Professor of the Year" award from students.
His academic credentials include:
- Ph.D. in American History, Rice University
- M.A. in History, Montana State University
- B.A. in History, Wheaton College
Dr. Hawkins specializes in the intersection of religion and race in modern American history, with particular expertise in evangelical Christianity's influence on racial attitudes during the civil rights era. His research critically examines how theological frameworks informed resistance to racial equality in the American South, offering nuanced historical analysis of white supremacist ideologies within religious contexts.
His publications reveal a consistent focus on faith-based racial dynamics, highlighted by the acclaimed 2021 monograph "The Bible Told Them So" which analyzes southern evangelicals' theological justifications for segregation. This body of work has generated significant scholarly discourse, receiving coverage in major media outlets including The New York Times and NPR.
His academic honors include:
- Professor of the Year (2012)
- Professor of the Year (2023)
As an educator, Dr. Hawkins mentors students through Honors College seminars like "What is the Good Life?" while developing new research on George C. Wallace's religious biography. His public scholarship extends through nationwide lectures at academic and religious institutions, bridging historical analysis with contemporary discussions on race and faith.
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