About Me
I am an associate professor of history at Houston Baptist University, but this site is where I air my unpopular opinions on popular culture. I think of myself as a joyful pessimist.
Politically, I’m a republican monarchist. Culturally, I’m a bookish Louisianan. Religiously, I’m an Augustinian Baptist.
I grew up in Louisiana, where the best food in the world can be found (although Thailand ranks a close second). I met my wife at LA Tech, we’ve been married for 15 years, and we have four young children. Though we now live in Houston, we still consider ourselves Louisianans. Living in Texas is a lot like being in captivity in Egypt—there’s work to do and the government is rich. Though we’re living in exile now, we make frequent trips across the Sabine River, our River Jordan, to the promised land, a land flowing with gumbo and boudin.
Writing
For a sample of my academic writing, you can read what I think about Augustine, Donatists, and Martyrdom in An Age of Saints? (Brill’s Series on the Early Middle Ages), 2011.
I also write on popular topics. I’ve contributed to Reformation 21, The Federalist, and First Things. I was also one of the founding writers on HBU’s blog, Reflection and Choice.
My blog is the place I think out loud.
You can view my full CV.
Newest Posts
January Roundup
I posted a few reviews this month. For The Gospel Coalition, I reviewed Destroyer of the gods by Larry Hurtado. Christians ought to be a little weird. That’s the… Read more “January Roundup”
Readings in Late Antiquity
This spring semester, I’m teaching a class on Late Antiquity. When I say that, people usually ask, “What is Late Antiquity?” Late Antiquity is the period of transition… Read more “Readings in Late Antiquity”
Less and More Writing
What did I accomplish in 2016? I only wrote four posts for my personal blog. I wrote a couple of movie reviews for Reformation 21. I wrote… Read more “Less and More Writing”
Contact Me
Feel free to contact me with any questions, thoughts, or complaints at cgarbarino@hbu.edu. You can also follow me on Twitter or Facebook.
Though I work for Houston Baptist University, this site does not necessarily reflect any views or positions endorsed by the university. All the unpopular opinions are my own.
