Benjamin D. Albers earned a B.A. in sociology from Kenyon College in Gambier, Ohio, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in sociology from Duke University. Before joining the Bridgewater faculty in 2008, he taught at Meredith College and Duke University. His interest in the American militia movement emerged during his doctoral research on gun ownership. During this time, he engaged as a participant/observer of several militia groups.
Contact information
- Bowman Hall 103
- 540-828-5726
- balbers@bridgewater.edu
Education and certifications
- Education: B.A. (Sociology) from Kenyon College; M.A., Ph.D. (Sociology) from Duke University
Teaching Fields
- Community Studies; Gender, Crime and Justice, Public Security and Insecurity, Sociological Theory
Expertise and Topics
To inquire about scheduling a speaker or topic, contact the Bridgewater College Media Relations team at mediarelations@bridgewater.edu.
Media Expert
- American militia movement
Research areas and specializations
- The American Militia Movement, Interactionist Theories of Identity, and Gun Policy.
Personal interests
- Hiking & camping, target shooting, Soviet literature, military history
