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In 2013-2014, he served on the Board of Electors for the Regius Professorship of Divinity at Cambridge, the most prestigious academic theological position in the English-speaking world. Episcopal House of Bishops invited him to serve on a panel evaluating the theology of same-sex marriage. His books have been reviewed all over the English-speaking world and translated into Swedish, German, and French. Both of these books provide a deeper understanding of religion and culture.ĭr. It has sold over 500 copies and has been inquired about for translation rights. The second book, “Elements of Christian Thought: A Basic Course in Christianese” was originally written as a course for online lectures during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the subject of a faculty-grad student workshop at the University of Virginia and, internationally, the common reading of the faculty-grad student Theology and Ethics Research Seminar at Durham University in the UK. It has been nominated by Cambridge University Press for the award in “Constructive/Reflective Studies” of the American Academy of Religion (the annual academic convention in Religious Studies). “Blood Theology: Seeing Red in Body and God-Talk” analyzes the language and symbolism of blood and how it is used in social situations, primarily from a Christian perspective. Rogers has contributed to human welfare not only through his teaching, but also by publishing two new books in 2021, one for scholars and one for students. The award was established by Gardner’s wish to recognize faculty who have “made the greatest contributions to the welfare of the human race.” Award winners and nominees have made notable contributions of national or international scale.ĭr. It is the highest faculty honor awarded by the UNC Board of Governors, given annually since 1949. Eugene Rogers, Professor of Religious Studies and a faculty member in women’s, gender, and sexuality studies program, is UNC Greensboro’s O.

Eugene Rogers with his colleagues at UNCG’s 2022 Faculty Awards ceremonyĭr.