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David Bains
Historian of religion in America. Worship, Religious Architecture, Urban Religion, Religious Space
David Bains is a renowned historian specializing in US religion, liturgy, and religious space, with a particular focus on Washington DC and Birmingham AL at Samford University.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Religious Studies and Physics from the University of Virginia, an A.M. in the Study of Religion, and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Religion/Religious Studies from Harvard University.
David Bains has a diverse professional background, having served as a Professor of Religion at Samford University, where he previously held the prestigious S. Louis and Ann W. Armstrong Professor of Religion position.
His academic journey includes roles such as Teaching Fellow at Harvard University, Historical Interpreter at Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, and Engineering Intern at Jefferson Lab.
Apart from his academic pursuits, David Bains is also an editor at BHMReligion, a dedicated cyclist, and a talented photographer. He is an alumnus of both the University of Virginia and Harvard University.
