Division Chair, Professor of Sociology
Division
Social Science
Degrees
Ph.D. (Sociology), Western Michigan University
M.A. (Sociology), Western Michigan University
M.R.E. (Missiology), Grand Rapids Theological Seminary
B.A. (Political Science), Wilson College
Publications
Authored chapter on deviance for Christian sociology text.
Presented at a Higher Learning Commission workshop; served as a consultant to an institution preparing for its self-study.
Courses
What can students expect from your classes? From your division?
A challenge. They will receive information that’s relevant to their lives and an invitation to think critically about the relevance of sociology for believers.
Of all the classes that you may teach, which one are you most passionate about?
I’m quite passionate about all of them. The one about which I’m most passionate varies from day to day. However, if I had to select two, they’d be introduction to sociology and social psychology. Both courses provide a little different perspective than most of us are accustomed to and are also so relevant. Students can’t sit through either of these classes and not learn something that increases their understanding of either themselves or their experiences.
Family Information
Where were you born or raised?
Philadelphia.
Family information:
My husband, Burnell, and I have three children: Edwin (married to Miracle), Rebekah and Christopher (married to Heather).
Interests and Passions Outside of Teaching
Gourmet cooking and Bible teaching; I also enjoy vegetable gardening, sewing and upholstery.
Favorite Inspirational Quote or Bible Verse
Favorite Thing About Cornerstone University
The people, followed by the freedom to teach without “checking my faith at the door.”
Phone
Email
Brenda/King|cornerstone/edu
