Barry A. Vann, PhD, EdD

Barry A. Vann is an American scholar, author, and speaker specializing in historical geography, cultural landscapes, and the relationship between belief systems, environment, and society. He previously served as Dean of Behavioral and Social Sciences at Colorado Christian University.

Dr. Vann’s interdisciplinary research explores how cultural, demographic, and environmental factors influence human behavior, leadership perspectives, and institutional development. His work contributes to broader discussions on global societies, migration patterns, environmental risk, and the role of cultural context in shaping decision-making and organizational dynamics.

Research Interests

• Cultural and historical geography
• Religion, culture, and society
• Migration and population studies
• Environmental perceptions and risk
• Cultural landscapes and global societies

Selected Publications

• Climate Change in History: A Geotheological Perspective (2020)
• Puritan Islam: The Geoexpansion of the Muslim World
• In Search of Ulster-Scots Land: The Birth and Geotheological Imaginings of a Transatlantic People
• Rediscovering the South’s Celtic Heritage
• Geography Toward History: Studies in the Mediterranean Basin and Mesopotamia (with Ellsworth Huntington)

Education

• PhD, Historical Geography – University of Glasgow
• EdD, Adult Education and Community Development – University of Arkansas
• MS, Geography – Western Kentucky University
• BS, Social Sciences – Tennessee Technological University