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Sarah Ruble is a Professor in the Department of Religion at Gustavus Adolphus College, where she also serves as Associate Provost and Dean of Academic Programs and Accreditation in the Provost's Office and Interim Registrar in the Registrar's Office. She is actively engaged in teaching, scholarship, and academic administration.
Education:
- B.A., Seattle Pacific University, 1999
- M.T.S., Duke Divinity School, 2002
- Ph.D., Duke University, 2007
Her research centers on American religious history, particularly the intersections of religion, race, and society. She is deeply interested in evangelical Protestantism and the history of Christian missions, exploring how religious commitments interact with cultural and social dynamics. Her work bridges academic scholarship and public engagement, as seen in her freely available YouTube-based adult Sunday School curriculum on the history of race and Christianity in the United States.
While specific publications are not listed in detail, she has authored the book The Gospel of Freedom and Power: Protestant Missionaries in American Culture Since 1945 and several articles. Her teaching portfolio includes long-standing courses such as Religion in America, Christian Theologies, and Evil, Sin, and Suffering, as well as the First Term Seminar Losing My Religion. She has taught these courses repeatedly over more than a decade, demonstrating her commitment to undergraduate education.
Sarah Ruble is also the faculty director of assessment, reflecting her leadership in academic quality and institutional effectiveness. She is available for speaking engagements with congregations and lifelong learning groups, offering tailored presentations on religion, race, and theology. Her work exemplifies a holistic commitment to scholarship, teaching, and service within both academic and faith communities.
