Christina Wendland
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs
Office: Holland Hall - Upper West Wing
Office Phone: 803.321.5193
Email: christina.wendland@newberry.edu
Degrees:
M.S. | Newberry College (2022)
Ph.D. | Luther Seminary (2007)
M.Div. | Trinity Lutheran Seminary (1997)
B.S. | The Ohio State University (1992)
Bio:
The Rev. Dr. Christina Wendland received her B.S. in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources from The Ohio State University, her M.Div. from Trinity Lutheran Seminary, and her Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Luther Seminary. Dr. Wendland’s Ph.D. work focused on the book of Ezekiel, challenging the traditional conception of the relationship between God and the people of Israel in the book. Prior to her work at Newberry College, Dr. Wendland taught at Waldorf College in Forest City, IA, and served as Associate Pastor at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Columbia, South Carolina.
Since joining the Newberry College Religion faculty in 2007, Dr. Wendland has presented at the Newberry College Faculty Lecture Series, the Association of Lutheran College Faculties, the National Council of Teachers of English, and SACSCOC. Her M.S. capstone project and primary areas of interest are teaching virtual competencies in the core curriculum and using technology to create smooth and resilient pathways to graduation for students. Dr. Wendland has chaired several committees, served as the Quality Enhancement Plan Director (2012-2017), the Title IX Coordinator (2016-2022), and currently serves as the Newberry College Accreditation Liaison.
In her leisure time, Dr. Wendland enjoys spending time with family, reading historical fiction, and building (and rebuilding) Lego sets.