Scott Culpepper

Scott Culpepper is a Professor of History at Dordt University, Iowa, where he teaches courses on Atlantic World history, religious studies, and cultural analysis. His academic career spans institutions like Baylor University (Ph.D.), Northwestern State University (M.A.), and New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.).

• Ph.D., Religion/Emphasis in Historical and Church-State Studies, Baylor University (2006)
• M.A., History, Northwestern State University (2000)
• M.Div., Historical and Theological Studies, New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary (1999)
• B.A., History, Louisiana College (1996)

His research bridges early modern Europe and the Americas, focusing on intersections of politics, religion, and popular cultures. Recent projects explore satanic panics, historical simulations in pedagogy, and the role of public festivity in cultural memory. His 2024 novel The Demonologists' Daughters merges academic themes with horror fiction, reflecting his interest in the Satanic Panic movement and its historical roots.

Key trends in his publications include:

• 2011 monograph on English Separatist influence
• 2022-2024 analyses of cultural icons like Guy Fawkes and Sherlock Holmes
• Interdisciplinary exploration of historiography and fiction

Dr. Culpepper's pedagogy emphasizes critical thinking through historical simulations and worldview analysis in Dordt's Core Curriculum. His work challenges students to confront complex questions via primary sources and experiential learning.