Furman’s Religion faculty stand in a long tradition of internationally respected teachers and scholars. In addition to their other duties, members of the Department regularly serve as faculty advisors and speakers for student organizations.
Meet Our Faculty


Bryan Bibb
Dorothy and B. H. Peace, Jr. Chair, Associate Professor of Religion; Undergraduate Evening Studies Faculty

Vaughn CroweTipton
Associate Vice President for Spiritual Life; University Chaplain; Associate Professor of Religion


Lisa Knight
Professor, Religion, Asian Studies, and Anthropology; Chair of Asian Studies




Alfons Teipen
Professor of Religion, Director of Middle East and Islamic Studies Minor

Helen Lee Turner
Professor of Religion; Undergraduate Evening Studies Faculty

Tim Wardle
Dorothy and B.H. Peace Jr. Associate Professor of Religion; Chair of Religion Department
