Jason Adkins

Jason Adkins serves as Associate Professor of Political Science and Coordinator of Education Abroad at Morehead State University, affiliated with the Center for Career Development and Experiential Education and working across History, Philosophy, Politics, Global Studies, and Legal Studies disciplines. His office is located in Rader Hall at Camden-Carroll Library.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Political Science from Kent State University
• M.A. in Political Science from East Stroudsburg University
• B.S. in Communication from Utah Valley University

Dr. Adkins' research examines critical intersections of identity and politics, with primary focus on how religious belief shapes political attitudes, the relationship between NFL fandom and racial perceptions, and welfare agency effectiveness in European urban-rural contexts. His work bridges cultural sociology with political behavior analysis, revealing how non-traditional identity markers influence policy preferences and social cohesion.

Publication trends show consistent exploration of religious-political dynamics across American and European contexts, with recent expansion into resource extraction geography and sports sociology. His scholarship demonstrates methodological diversity spanning quantitative analysis of survey data, qualitative case studies, and theoretical contributions to religious mobilization frameworks.

As Education Abroad Coordinator, Dr. Adkins leads transformative spring break programs to Finland/Estonia and Hungary/Romania, emphasizing experiential learning that challenges students to develop global competencies while building career-ready skills for international workplaces. His mission centers on moving students beyond comfort zones through structured cultural immersion.