Mark Allan Steiner

Mark Allan Steiner serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at Christopher Newport University, maintaining his academic office in Luter Hall 261 where he conducts teaching and research activities.

His educational foundation comprises:

• Ph.D. in Communication and Culture from Indiana University
• M.A. in Speech Communications from Texas A&M University
• B.A. in Philosophy and Speech from Willamette University

Professor Steiner's scholarly work centers on rhetorical theory and criticism with specialized focus on religious rhetoric, examining how media shapes religious identity formation within public discourse. His research critically analyzes communication patterns in social protest movements and political rhetoric, particularly investigating intersections between religious expression and democratic discourse in contemporary society.

He delivers comprehensive instruction across the communication curriculum including Introduction to Rhetoric, Public Speaking, Persuasion, Communication Theory, and specialized seminars on Rhetoric and Politics, Rhetoric and Religion, and Rhetorical Criticism, mentoring undergraduate researchers through the Senior Research Seminar program.