Ronald Stansbury

Ronald Stansbury is a Professor of History at Roberts Wesleyan University. He specializes in Medieval History and the Ancient and Medieval Church, focusing on topics such as medieval popular religion, monasticism, heresy, and the history of preaching. His scholarship bridges the complexities of spiritual life, power, and belief in Western history.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in History, Ohio State University
  • M.A. in History, Ohio State University
  • M.Div., Westminster Theological Seminary
  • B.A., Cedarville University

His research explores Medieval Pastoral Care, Ecclesiastical Reforms, and the Development of Medieval Universities, with publications analyzing sermons, manuscript traditions, and religious movements. Dr. Stansbury regularly teaches courses such as Western Civilization I, Ancient World, and The Western Church in the Middle Ages.