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Phone: (910) 962-3406
Email: broadwayw@uncw.edu
       

Degrees

• M.A. Divinity - University of Chicago
• M.A. English - University of South Carolina
• B.A. English Literature - Furman University

Areas of Expertise

• World Religions
• Religion and Journalism
• Religion and Society

Recent Publications

         More than 250 news and feature articles for The Washington Post as Religion Page writer-editor,          1994-2005 (2000 recipient of American Academy of Religion Journalism award for in-depth             reporting).  Stories included:

• "Papal Succession Stirs Hope for Real Change:  U.S. Catholics Want Increased 'Democratization' in Vatican's Governance," April 9, 2005.
• "Divining a Reason for Devastation:  Followers of Various Faiths Differ on Natural, Supernatural Explanations for Tsunami (in South Asia)," January 8, 2005.
• "A Birthday and a Wild Party:  Sacred Profane Traditions Link the Joy of Christmas to the Excesses of Mardi Gras," December 25, 2004.
• "A New Judgment Day for Decalogue Displays:  As Issue Nears High Court, Argument Develops Over Differing Versions of Ten Commandments," October 23, 2004
• "Feeling the Wrath of Va. Baptists:  Published Comments on Bible, Homosexuality Put Professor, University in Hot Water," May 8, 2004.
• "The Evangelical-Israeli Connection:  Scripture Inspires Many Christians to Support Zionism Politically, Financially," March 27, 2004
• "When Calls for Prayer Trample Personal Privacy: Disclosing Details of Members' Health Could Pose Legal Problem for Churches,"  April 24, 2004.

Courses Taught

• PAR 125 - Great Books of the World's Religions