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Laurie E. Thompson
College of Christian Studies
College of Christian Studies
Part-Time Faculty, College of Christian Studies
lthompson@andersonuniversity.edu
Academic Background
Dr. Laurie E. Thompson teaches at Anderson University, Anderson SC. She has written a curriculum and is currently teaching A Theology of Pain, Suffering, and Disability. She also teaches Introduction to Bible. Dr. Thompson published the textbook, Disability-Inclusivity: Creating Awareness to Change the Current Trajectory, and her personal story, Laurie’s Story: Discovering Joy in Adversity. Dr. Thompson also serves as a graduate instructor for Liberty University.
B.A. Language & International Trade, Clemson University
MDiv. Women’s Studies & Biblical Languages, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Ed.D. Christian Leadership, Liberty University
Fast Facts
My classes are conversationally based. Students do their work prior to class and we discuss the relevance and application of material.
I am passionate about bringing God’s Word to life, to help students not only recognize it’s authority, but also to see its power and relevance for every day. I love to help students see difficult topics such as pain, suffering, and disability from a biblical perspective.
No matter the major or career goals, God’s Word is relevant. He has created each of us for a relationship with Him and nothing else will give us the sense of purpose and fulfillment, aside from knowing Him and understanding His love for us.
Created curriculum for course, A Theology of Pain, Suffering, and Disability.
Presenter at the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU) imago Dei Conference, 2025.
I love the students at AU and I love teaching at AU because God is doing great things here.
Bible, Theology, Disability-inclusivity
Disability-Inclusivity: Creating Awareness to Change the Current Trajectory