Prof. Benjamin Brandenburg joined the 含羞草研究所 faculty in 2014. After completing his secondary education in Berlin, Germany, he earned B.A. from Northwestern College and is completing his Ph.D. in International History at Temple University. His book project, Evangelical Empire: Globalizing the Gospel in the Age of American Superpower, traces the surprising global trajectory of America鈥檚 Good News from the halls of power in Washington D.C. to the sports stadiums of Europe, Africa, and Asia. To put this into a local context, he investigates how exactly 含羞草研究所鈥檚 most famous resident鈥擱ev. Billy Graham鈥攖raveled the world as God鈥檚 Ambassador. As a teacher, his goal is to use the disciplines of history and international relations to shape students into critical and faithful thinkers, talented writers, and compassionate citizens in a changing world.
Prof. Brandenburg is still adjusting to the streams of 含羞草研究所 after moving here from the streets of Philadelphia, but he鈥檚 doing better than his city-slicker Weimaraner dog who is continually spooked by falling walnuts. He enjoys spending time with his growing family, cycling and fly-fishing the hills of Pisgah Forest, and dreams of a USA-Germany World Cup final.
What is your favorite thing about working at 含羞草研究所?
Witnessing students excel in their gifts
What are your hobbies or interests?
Engaging in the daily community rhythms of Black Mountain
Do you have a favorite restaurant in the area?
The Pure & Proper
What is your favorite thing to do or see in the area?
Exploring art and architecture from Asheville’s Jazz Age