Richard N. Armstrong
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Richard Normand Armstrong, known as R.N. Armstrong or Rick Armstrong (born 1945), is an author, scholar, and college professor known for his studies of the rhetoric of prominent televangelists and other religious leaders.
Armstrong was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and received his B.A.
degree in Communication, 1972, Southern Utah University
, his M.A.
degree in Communication, 1974, Brigham Young University
, and his Ph.D.
degree in Interpersonal and Public Communication, 1978, Bowling Green State University
.
Armstrong taught at the State University of New York-College at Brockport
and at New Mexico State University
before beginning his tenure at Wichita State University
in 1987. Armstrong teaches Organizational Communication, Communication Training and Development, Public Speaking (both regular and honors sections), and Business and Professional Speaking, among other courses.
His research speciality is the analysis of religious rhetoric. Publications include a book on the rhetoric of late world religious leader David O. McKay
entitled The Rhetoric of David O. McKay: Mormon Prophet (American University Studies Series VII, Theology and Religion) and co-authored public speaking textbooks. He is reportedly currently working on a book in which he analyzes the General Conference speaking of all the Latter-day Saint presidents from Joseph Smith, Jr. to the present.
Armstrong has presented more than 30 papers at state, regional, and national conferences and has published articles in Text and Performance Quarterly, Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, Journal of Media and Religion, Journal of Communication and Religion, Career Development Quarterly, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, and the Association of Communication Administration Journal, among others. He has also published an article on televangelism in the Encyclopedia of Religion, Communication, and Media. Dr. Armstrong is active in university service and has served in a variety of community volunteer roles, such as for the Boy Scouts of America
and Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. A leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he is an active management communication consultant and has recently served as project director for two Kansas Health Foundation grants. He and his wife, Kristy, have three grown sons, one of whom is Eric M. Armstrong, publisher and head film critic of The Moving Arts Film Journal
.
Armstrong was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, and received his B.A.
Bachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in Communication, 1972, Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University, or SUU, is located in Cedar City, Utah. It was founded in 1897 as an extension of the Agricultural College of Utah, by the citizens of Cedar City.During its history, the school has been known as:...
, his M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
degree in Communication, 1974, Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University
Brigham Young University is a private university located in Provo, Utah. It is owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , and is the United States' largest religious university and third-largest private university.Approximately 98% of the university's 34,000 students...
, and his Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
degree in Interpersonal and Public Communication, 1978, Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University
Bowling Green State University, often referred to as Bowling Green or BGSU, is a public, coeducational research university located in Bowling Green, Ohio, United States. The institution was granted a charter in 1910 by the State of Ohio as part of the Lowry Bill, which also established Kent State...
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Armstrong taught at the State University of New York-College at Brockport
State University of New York at Brockport
The College at Brockport: State University of New York, also known as SUNY Brockport, Brockport State, College at Brockport, or the State University of New York at Brockport, is a four-year liberal arts college located in Brockport, Monroe County, New York, United States, near Rochester...
and at New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University
New Mexico State University at Las Cruces , is a major land-grant university in Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States...
before beginning his tenure at Wichita State University
Wichita State University
Wichita State University is a NCAA Division I public university in Wichita, Kansas with selective admissions. WSU is one of six state universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The current president is Dr. Donald Beggs....
in 1987. Armstrong teaches Organizational Communication, Communication Training and Development, Public Speaking (both regular and honors sections), and Business and Professional Speaking, among other courses.
His research speciality is the analysis of religious rhetoric. Publications include a book on the rhetoric of late world religious leader David O. McKay
David O. McKay
David Oman McKay was the ninth president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints , serving from 1951 until his death. Ordained an apostle and member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1906, McKay was a general authority for nearly 64 years, longer than anyone else in LDS Church...
entitled The Rhetoric of David O. McKay: Mormon Prophet (American University Studies Series VII, Theology and Religion) and co-authored public speaking textbooks. He is reportedly currently working on a book in which he analyzes the General Conference speaking of all the Latter-day Saint presidents from Joseph Smith, Jr. to the present.
Armstrong has presented more than 30 papers at state, regional, and national conferences and has published articles in Text and Performance Quarterly, Journal of Broadcasting and Electronic Media, Journal of Media and Religion, Journal of Communication and Religion, Career Development Quarterly, Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought, and the Association of Communication Administration Journal, among others. He has also published an article on televangelism in the Encyclopedia of Religion, Communication, and Media. Dr. Armstrong is active in university service and has served in a variety of community volunteer roles, such as for the Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scouts of America
The Boy Scouts of America is one of the largest youth organizations in the United States, with over 4.5 million youth members in its age-related divisions...
and Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. A leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he is an active management communication consultant and has recently served as project director for two Kansas Health Foundation grants. He and his wife, Kristy, have three grown sons, one of whom is Eric M. Armstrong, publisher and head film critic of The Moving Arts Film Journal
The Moving Arts Film Journal
The Moving Arts Film Journal is an online film journal known for its academic essays on the cultural and societal relevance of film, often offering scathing reviews of movies perceived to be low-brow, while at the same time recognizing all forms of cinema as note-worthy including often neglected...
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