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African American History Class by Destiny Cooper Assistant Professor of History Garrett Looney is teaching the African American History class at Tabor this spring. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in history from Oklahoma State University. He has a master’s in Biblical Studies—New Testament and a bachelor’s in geography. Many aspects of history inspired Looney to become a history professor, with the main reason being his ever-increasing curiosity for history and missionary work. Back when Looney attended Denver Seminary in pursuit of his master’s, he found himself asking
in missionary work. Yet again he found himself questioning how his missionary experience really impacted his ideas and beliefs. It was these questions that led him to study African American history. Looney stated that one of his favorite Black historical figures is Martin Luther King Jr. because Dr. King represented a peaceful and nonviolent America. What Looney respects the most about him is how Dr. King carried himself in the face of discrimination, persecution, and racial differences. Looney plans to have an extra credit project for
his professor many questions
all his students to partake in Black History Month. The
that were mind-boggling
project is to make a poster of
to him. He asked questions
any Black historical figure or
such as “Why are white
event and explain the who,
Christians mainly Republican,
what, when, where and why it
while Black Christians are
is important. A link for more
Democratic?” It was as if
information must be included
Looney was trying to find the
within the poster. For any
meaning and understanding
further questions about the
behind why certain people
project, contact Prof. Looney at
were what they were.
garrettlooney@tabor.edu.
Looney also took part
Garrett Looney, Assistant Professor of History
