College of Arts & Sciences names Dr. Glenn Jonas associate dean

BUIES CREEK — Campbell University’s College of Arts & Sciences has appointed Dr. Glenn Jonas as the college’s first associate dean, effective immediately. Jonas is the Howard Professor of Religion and chair of the Department of Religion and Philosophy in the College of Arts & Sciences.
“I am delighted that Dr. Jonas has accepted this appointment,” College of Arts & Sciences Dean Michael Wells said. “He brings a wealth of academic and administrative experience. His kind and deliberative nature make him well-suited for the position.”
As associate dean, Jonas will assist with the operations of the dean’s office, work on special projects, and help shape the future of the College of Arts & Sciences, which is home to 10 academic departments and the Army ROTC, Study Abroad Office and Honors Program. About half of Campbell’s undergraduate students are majoring in one of the college’s programs, which feature 89 majors, concentrations and tracks. Because the college is also the custodian of the General College Curriculum, undergraduates from other colleges and schools at Campbell take about half of their courses in the College of Arts & Sciences.
“I am so humbled and honored to be selected for this position,” Jonas said. “I look forward to partnering with Dr. Wells and the faculty of the College of Arts & Sciences as we work to strengthen our programs and provide greater opportunities for excellence to our students.”
Born in Gastonia, North Carolina, and raised in Rockwell, North Carolina, Jonas received his Bachelor of Arts, graduating cum laude, from Mars Hill College; his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; and his Ph.D. in church history from Baylor University.
He taught at Baylor and Temple Junior College, in Texas, before joining the Campbell faculty in 1994.
His research specialization includes church history, particularly Baptist history. The numerous articles and books he has authored or edited include “Nurturing the Vision: First Baptist Church, Raleigh, 1812-2012,” “A Critical Evaluation of Albert Henry Newman, Church Historian,” “A Journey of Faith: Introduction to Christianity,” and “The Baptist River: Essays on Many Tributaries of a Diverse Tradition.”
Students selected Jonas Campbell’s Professor of the Year in 1997 and 2002.
Also an ordained minister, he has served as a pastor or interim pastor at dozen churches in North Carolina and Texas, and he frequently preaches and teaches in local Baptist churches as well as on college campuses and at retreats. He also serves as president of the National Association of Baptist Professors of Religion.