Michael Bruening

Bruening begins term as president of research society

Posted by on February 3, 2026

Dr. Michael Bruening, professor of history and political science, has started a two-year term as president of the Society for Reformation Research, an organization dedicated to advancing scholarship on the Protestant and Catholic Reformations.

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Bruening publishes article on lessons from 16th century theologian

Posted by on January 6, 2026

Dr. Michael Bruening, professor of history and political science at Missouri S&T, published an article in The Conversation titled “Why One 16th Century Theologian’s Advice for a Bitterly Divided Nation Holds True Today.”

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Bruening publishes essay in ‘Aeon’ magazine

Posted by on October 7, 2025

Dr. Michael Bruening, professor of history and political science, published an essay in Aeon magazine on 16th-century religious reformer Sebastian Castellio. The piece, titled “Revolutionary Tolerance,” explores Castellio’s advocacy for religious tolerance and his opposition to dogmatic persecution during the Reformation.

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Learn how medieval manuscripts were produced

Posted by on April 18, 2024

Dr. Michael Bruening’s Medieval History class will display posters of the process of creating illuminated manuscripts of the Middle Ages. You’re invited to view the posters noon-2 p.m. Friday, April 26, in the Meramec-Gasconade Room of the Havener Center.

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35 faculty honored at Missouri S&T

Posted by on January 9, 2024

Missouri S&T celebrated faculty excellence at an awards banquet Dec. 6. Honorees include:

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Bruening selected to lead Society for Reformation Research

Posted by on December 5, 2023

At its annual meeting in October, the Society for Reformation Research selected Dr. Michael Bruening, professor of history and political science, as its next vice president and president-elect.

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Bruening publishes chapter in early French Protestantism book

Posted by on October 3, 2023

Dr. Michael Bruening, professor of history and political science, published a book chapter titled “Pierre Viret, Reformer on the Margins,” in The Theology of Early French Protestantism, edited by Dr. Martin Klauber.

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Bruening speaks at International Congress on Calvin Research

Posted by on August 8, 2023

Dr. Michael Bruening, interim chair and professor of history and political science, delivered a plenary speech at the International Congress on Calvin Research, held July 25-29 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Eight projects funded for arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences research

Posted by on February 7, 2023

Missouri S&T’s office of the vice chancellor for research and innovation provided over $100,000 in seed funding for eight projects in the arts, humanities, social and behavioral sciences research. The goal of the program is to initiate innovative creative work and research programs. 

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23 faculty receive tenure, promotions

Posted by on November 2, 2021

Twenty-three Missouri S&T faculty members received promotions and/or tenure, effective Sept. 1. The faculty members are:

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