Encyclopedia of UNCG History
An online resource for exploring the history of the University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Department of Philosophy
Department of Religious Studies
In 1938, Dean of Administration Walter Clinton Jackson approved the first formal religious course for students which focused on the life and teachings of Jesus. It was not until thirteen years later, in 1951, that the university began adding more religious courses to its catalog under the Department of Philosophy. In keeping with the trend […]
Warren Ashby (1920-1985)
Warren Ashby was born in Newport News, Virginia in 1920. He joined the faculty of the Woman’s College as a member of the Department of Philosopy and as Department Head for 20 years. Ashby was awarded the UNCG Alumni Teaching Excellence Award in 1967. Ashby specialized in Western Ethics and was an ordained Methodist minister. […]