John Wigger

John Wigger is a Professor and holds the Noble E. Cunningham, Jr. Professorship of History at the University of Missouri. His academic career focuses on American cultural history with particular expertise in religious history and the history of flight.

Professor Wigger's educational background includes:

• B.S. from West Virginia University
• M.A. from Fuller Theological Seminary
• M.A. from University of Notre Dame
• Ph.D. from University of Notre Dame

His research interests span American cultural history with a focus on religious movements, particularly Methodism and evangelicalism in American history. He has extensively studied the development of American religious institutions and their impact on broader culture. His work on the history of flight examines how aviation has shaped American identity and culture. Professor Wigger's scholarship is characterized by meticulous research, engaging narrative style, and insightful analysis of the intersection between religion and American cultural development.

Professor Wigger's publications reveal a consistent focus on American religious history, with particular attention to Methodist history and the evangelical movement. His works trace the development of religious institutions, their cultural impact, and the personalities who shaped them. His more recent work on aviation history demonstrates his ability to connect technological developments with broader cultural narratives.

His scholarly contributions have established him as a significant voice in American religious history, with particular expertise in Methodist studies and evangelicalism.