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Jonathan Edwards is an Associate Professor and McCausland Faculty Fellow in the Department of English Language and Literature at the University of South Carolina’s McCausland College of Arts and Sciences. His work bridges political communication, religious discourse, and rhetorical criticism, focusing on how religious narratives shape public culture and political identity.
- PhD, Northwestern University
- MA, Central Michigan University
- BA, Indiana University – Indianapolis
Edwards' research examines intersections of religion, politics, and communication, with a focus on American fundamentalism, Christian nationalism, and the rhetorical use of religious freedom. He has published extensively on topics like far-right ideology, meme culture, and historical sermons' influence on modern political discourse.
His recent publications analyze far-right fundamentalism (2024), digital communication trends (2022), and pedagogical approaches to public speaking (2021). He contributes to debates on curriculum politics, pandemic-era religious resistance, and the role of religious rhetoric in shaping national identity.
- McCausland Faculty Fellowship (2025-2028)
- Graduate Dissertation Award, Northwestern University (2011)
