Amadi Amaitsa
Ph.D. Candidate and Teacher of Record
Advisor
Dr. Barry Hankins
Education
M.A. in U.S. History, University of Utah, 2019
B.S. in History, Corban University, 2017
Research Interests
My research centers on 20th-century American religious history, culture, and evangelicalism. I am especially interested in interfaith relations between evangelicals and minority faiths within the broader religious landscape of America during the early Cold War.
Selected Activities
Awards/Fellowships
- Graduate School Presidential Fellowship, Baylor University, 2019-2024
- Guittard Fellowship, Baylor University, 2019-2020
- History Department's Distinguished Graduate of History Award, Corban University, 2017
Other Information
In addition to my academic pursuits, I appreciate elements of hip-hop culture, especially dance and vocal percussion. I have previously been a member of two a capella groups and have participated in several talent shows. When not researching or writing, I enjoy running and spending time with my wife Delila.