Discover. Grow.

College of Humanities and Sciences

Ignite Your Intellectual Journey with Faith

Discover the transformative power of integrating the Christian faith into your education at the College of Humanities and Sciences at North Greenville University. Through our interdisciplinary approach, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of human interactions with social, natural, and physical environments, while also developing a strong foundation in Christian values.

Challenge Yourself

Our faculty are dedicated to providing a challenging and intellectually stimulating environment that encourages critical thinking and personal growth. With collaborative and experiential study opportunities, you will develop ethical professional practices and effective communication skills that prepare you for success in a wide range of careers or further academic studies.

Areas of Study

MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN

At North Greenville University we believe that “all truth is God’s truth.” By which we mean that all truth ultimately comes from God, who is Truth. Because we believe that all fields of knowledge ultimately cohere in Christ, the act of studying any discipline is a spiritual act.

As a comprehensive university rooted in the liberal arts tradition, we proudly offer 14 majors, 16 minors, plus interdisciplinary programs, so that students have multiple options for pursuing their life’s vocation (and perhaps even avocation) in a Christ-centered context and from a thoroughly Biblical worldview to become transformational leaders for Church and society. Our graduates pursue a wide variety of callings, including, but not limited to, the professions, the marketplace, the academy, nonprofit work, and full-time Christian ministry. Whatever calling a Christian pursues is also his or her ministry.

Students in the College of Humanities and Sciences study under some of the most committed and passionate teachers that exist in the modern American university. If students actually want to know their professors, North Greenville University is the place for them! Our faculty are dedicated Christians who bring to the classroom a wide range of professional and educational experiences, evangelical theological traditions, and a distinctly Christian worldview. We come from both Christian and secular education experiences, but each of us grapples daily with how to think Christianly about our disciplines and find great pleasure in mentoring students as they ask the same, or similar, questions. You will not find a more committed teaching faculty at any university.

We encourage you to prayerfully consider continuing your education at North Greenville. We enjoy communicating with prospective students and their parents. Please feel free to reach out and give us an opportunity to answer any questions you may have.

Blessings and Peace,

H. Paul Thompson, Jr., PhD
Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences

Get to Know Our Faculty!
Jong Eun Lee, MPhil, PhD
Assistant Professor, Political Science
Kristopher Ahler, PhD
Director of Criminal Justice for NGU Online
Paul Thompson, Jr., PhD
Dean, College of Humanities and Sciences
Elisabeth Moore, PhD
Assistant Professor, History
Ronald C. Marks, PhD
Department Chair, Physical Sciences
Cheryl Collier, PhD
Professor, English
Jeffrey French, PhD
Professor, Biology
Christine B. Haltiwanger, DrPH
Associate Dean, School of Health and Wellness
Ken Baker, PhD
Professor, Physical Education
Deborah Batson, MEd
Instructor, Computer Science
David Bell, MA
Instructor, History
Mark Bjornsen, PhD
Assistant Professor, Physical Education
Aaron Mood, PhD
Program Director, Biochemistry
Kayla Black, EdD
Assistant Professor, Honors and History
Allison Bridges, PhD
Assistant Professor, Biology
Gregory Bruce, PhD
Program Coordinator, Interdisciplinary Studies
Angela Bullard, PhD
Associate Professor, English
Georges Chreifi, PhD
Assistant Professor, Biology
Amy Burke, MS
Instructor, Chemistry
Charles Brian Crane, PhD
Professor, Mathematics
Shannon House Dobson, PhD
Department Chair, Psychology
Christina K. Eddy, PhD
Professor, Biology
David N. Entwistle, PsyD
Distinguished Professor, Psychology
Pat Freeman, MEd
Instructor, Mathematics
Haley Gambrell, MA
Assistant Professor, English
Mary Jane Farmer, PhD
Professor, Psychology
John Barham, PhD
Assistant Professor, History
Jenna Garrett, EdD
Professor, English
Marti J. Glass, PhD
Director, Adult and Professional Studies
Bradley Gregory, PhD
Associate Professor, Psychology
Joy Hartsell, MEd
Math Professor
Michelle Heard, MA
Instructor, Spanish
Nicholas Higgins, PhD
Department Chair, Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Legal Studies
Sam Keith, PhD
Program Coordinator, Outdoor Leadership
Robert K. Knepp, DC
Associate Professor, Biology
Teresa Lyle, DNP
Associate Professor, Health Science
Cailyn Lee, MA
Instructor, Mathematics
Roy Liu, PhD
Associate Professor, Mathematics
Debo Nathaniel, PhD
Department Chair, Biology
Julius Nfor, PhD
Associate Professor, Physical Science
Lucas Nossaman, PhD
Assistant Professor, English
Jeremy Parks, MS, MDiv
Instructor, American Sign Language
Brendan J.J. Payne, PhD
Department Chair, History
Kerry Ravan, MA
Department Chair, Mathematics
Nathan Reed, PhD
Assistant Professor, Biology
Rachel M. Roberts, PhD
Department Chair, English
Staci M. Rollins, JD
Department Chair, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Hiewon Shin, PhD
Professor, English
David Stolze, PhD
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Lisa Snyder, CP, AP
Instructor, Sociology and Psychology
Joshua J. Styles, JD
Associate Professor, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
Keris Suttles, MA
Instructor, Spanish
Becky Thompson, EdD
Professor, English
Liliane Toss, PhD
Professor, Language
James Washick, PhD
Professor, English
Jeff Williams, DPT
Department Chair, Health Science
Paul Yandle, PhD
Associate Professor, History
© North Greenville University. All Rights Reserved. | Accessibility Statement

North Greenville University (NGU) admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.