Research Tracks

A publication of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research at Baylor University

March 2, 2015
by Baylor OVPR
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Baylor scholar’s new book sheds light on Muslim-Christian relations

Christianity and Islam, the world’s two largest religions, have been engaged throughout history and interconnected for thousands of years. The relationship between the two faiths has historically been marked by conflict, but despite differences, there have also been many successful attempts at peace, … Continue reading

May 5, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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Baylor English professor’s forthcoming book explores influence of oral storytelling in works of great southern authors

In her upcoming book, Tracing Southern Storytelling in Black and White, Baylor associate professor of English Dr. Sarah Ford digs deep into the rich literary mother lode of such diverse southern writers as Mark Twain and Alice Walker to uncover … Continue reading

January 21, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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Baylor professor wins award for book on spirituality and nature

Dr. Susan Bratton’s book, The Spirit of the Appalachian Trail: Community, Environment, and Belief on a Long-Distance Hiking Path (University of Tennessee Press, 2012) recently was recognized as an Outstanding Academic Title for 2013 by Choice, an academic periodical of … Continue reading