The Religious Studies Department is located in Haley Hall.
Department of Religious Studies
Religious Studies Department Chair
Timothy A. Brown
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Religious Studies, Syracuse University
- M.A., Liberal Arts, New York University
- B.A., French, Wabash College
Phone: (804) 752-7236
Email: TimothyBrown@rmc.edu
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Religious Studies Department Faculty
Donald C. Polaski
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Religious Studies, Duke University
- M.Div., Divinity, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- M.A., History, Duke University
- B.A., History, Furman University
Phone: (804) 752-7322
Email: DonaldPolaski@rmc.edu
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E. Harold Breitenberg Jr.
Associate Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Historical and Theological Studies, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School
- M.Div., Divinity, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School
- M.M., Music Composition, Catholic University of America
- B.A., Music and Religious Studies, College of William and Mary
Phone: (804) 752-7280
Email: ebreiten@rmc.edu
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Larry L. Enis
Adjunct Asst. Professor
Education
- Ph.D., Theology, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School
- Th.M., Biblical Studies, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School
- M.Div., Divinity, Virginia Union University
- B.S., Interdisciplinary Studies, Norfolk State University
Phone: (804) 752-7255
Email: LarryEnis@rmc.edu
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Matt D. Bates
Adjunct Faculty
Education
- Ph.D., Theology and Ethics, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School
- Th.M., Theology, Duke University
- M.Div., Divinity, Southern Methodist University
- B.A., Theology and History, Oral Roberts University
Phone: (804) 752-7255
Email: MatthewBates@rmc.edu
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Ross M. Wright
Adjunct Faculty
Education
- Ph.D., Divinity and Systemic Theology, University of St. Andrews
- Th.M., Systemic Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
- M.Div., Divinity, Trinity Episcopal School for Ministry
- B.A., English/Literature, Davidson College
Phone: (804) 752-3144
Email: rosswright@rmc.edu
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Sandra K. Goehring
Adjunct Professor
Education
- Ph.D., History, Union Theological Seminary & Presbyterian School
- M.Div., Theology and Divinity, Our Lady of Hope Center
- B.A., Religious Studies and Philosophy, Jamestown College
Phone: (804) 752-3145
Email: SandraGoehring@rmc.edu
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