Faculty Story Professor Thomas Voigt
Sitting in on a marketing class with Professor Thomas Voigt is absolutely refreshing. The energy, bursts of laughter, and moments of contemplation are experiences that are cherished in the classroom. Professor Voigt’s students are constantly encouraged to strive for excellence and professionalism through student led discussions, live cases and field trips. Enabling students to take a more hands-on approach to their education allows them to sharpen their critical thinking skills and grasp what real-world marketing is like. “There is something significant about giving a student the chance to stand and share with the class what they have learned. It helps students retain information and build their communication skills,” says Professor Voigt. Recently, Professor Voigt launched Judson’s new three-year Business Administration degree with a concentration in marketing for students interested in earning a business degree in 33 months. This offers students a program that can save them time and money. It also provides students with the opportunity to complete their degree in a time frame ahead of other universities around the world.
In addition to applying real-world marketing applications in class, Professor Voigt values the opportunity to enhance lectures with biblical teachings. His favorite book to apply is Proverbs. “It’s not every university you work for that allows you to tie the word of God to your teaching,” says Professor Voigt. “I also like to hold the students up in prayer. My prayer for students is from the Psalms: May the favor of the Lord our God rest upon us, establish the work of our hands for us, yes, establish the work of our hands. Psalm 90, v 17.” Professor Voigt truly enjoys the openness of the faculty, working together with a common goal which is to to equip students to be fully developed, responsible persons who glorify God by the quality of their personal relationships, their work, and their citizenship within the community, the nation and the world. “I don’t like what I do, I love it,” Professor Voigt states.
“It’s not every university you work for that allows you to tie the word of God to your teaching.” -Professor Thomas Voigt 11