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Academics: School of Arts & Sciences:
Religion and Philosophy

Ralph J Brabban II E. Lee Oliver Fagan Professor of Bible Chairman of the Department of Religion and Philosophy

"Chowan's a great place for me to teach. It is important to me to be somewhere that gives students a chance to succeed. I feel like I can really make a difference here."

Education:
Ralph J Brabban II received his Bachelor of Music degree from West Virginia University. He received his Masters of Divinity and his Master of Theology in Old Testament from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received his Ph.D. degree in Biblical Studies from Baylor University. Ralph J Brabban II came to work at Chowan University in 2000.

Courses Taught:
Introduction to Biblical Languages
History, Literature and Religion of the Hebrew Bible
History, Literature and Religion of the New Testament
Jesus of Nazareth: Jesus at the Movies
Jesus of Nazareth: Parable, Narrative and Social Discourse

 

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Larry J. Frazier Associate Professor of Religion Chairman of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences

“I enjoy the challenge that comes with interacting with a diverse student body and encouraging them to think about religion in new and different ways. At Chowan University, I am able to give students the attention they need, resulting in interaction that is meaningful, both to my students and to me.”

Education:
Larry J. Frazier received his B.A. degree in Christian Ministry/Behavioral Sciences from East Texas Baptist University. He received his Masters Degree in Theology from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received his Ph.D. in Religion, Historical Division, from Baylor University. Larry J. Frazier came to work at Chowan in 2001.

Courses Taught:
Understanding the Bible
History of Christianity
Religion and the American Experience
Faith and Human Creativity
Christianity and Religions of the World
Religion and Society

Awards:
Friends of the Whitaker Library Faculty Award, Chowan University, 2005
James E. Taulman New Writer Award, Baptist History and Heritage Society, 2000

Publications and Presentations :
"Sutton E. Griggs's Imperium In Imperio as Evidence of Black Baptist Radicalism," Baptist History and Heritage 30 (Spring 2000): 72-91.
"Contested Space: East Texas Baptists and the Oil Boom of the 1930s," Baptist History and Heritage Society Annual Meeting, Belton, Texas, 24 May 2003.

 

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Jill Azumah Awuni Instructor in Religion Director of International Students Affairs

“To live is to choose. But to choose well, you must know who you are and what you stand for, where you want to go and why you want to get there.”

Education:
Jill Awuni received her Bachelors of Theology in Missions from International Baptist Theological Seminary in Prague, Czech Republic. She earned both her Masters of Divinity in Pastoral Care and Counseling/Studies and her Masters of Business Administration in Business Law and Ethics from Gardner-Webb University. Jill Awuni came to work with Chowan in 2005.

Courses Taught:
- Introduction to the Bible (Old and New Testament Survey)
- Freshman Seminar

Awards:
- Outstanding Service to Decker Resident Hall, Gardner-Webb University, 2003
- Resident Director of the Year, Gardner-Webb University, 2003-2004
- Bronze Bulldog Award, Gardner-Webb University, 2003 -2004

 

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B. Franklin Lowe, Jr. Professor of Religion and Philosophy

Education:
Frank Lowe received his B.A. degree from Furman University. He received his Masters degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He received his Ph.D. degree from Emory University. Frank Lowe came to work at Chowan University in 1964.