Connor Kenaston is a historian of religion, politics, and culture in the United States. He has published articles on the long civil rights movement, universities and real estate, lynching and women’s ordination in American Methodism, and pedagogy. He is currently working on a book project on the history of religion and radio. In the classroom, Kenaston prioritizes creating an inclusive learning environment where students feel that they belong.

In his spare time, Kenaston enjoys hiking, singing, and playing soccer. In the summer, you’re likely to find him kayaking and swimming in the Greenbrier River near his hometown of Lewisburg, West Virginia.