Gardner-Webb Alumna Molly Law, ’14, is Former Editor of Christianity.com

Professors Inspired English Major to Pursue Writing and Minor in Biblical Studies

At Gardner-Webb University, 2014 alumna Molly Law discovered her writing talent and her interest in a scholarly examination of the Bible. As editor of Christianity.com, she recalled topics discussed in her religion classes to propose article ideas or to occasionally write articles and devotions for the website.

Law, who lives in Staunton, Va., majored in English with a professional writing concentration, and minored in biblical studies. She added the minor for two reasons. “I became fascinated by the scholarly side of the Bible—when all my life, I only knew the spiritual side,” Law explained. “Most of my friends were also religious majors and minors, which was another incentive for me to minor in biblical studies.”

While she appreciated the balance of faith and education at Gardner-Webb, she stressed that the friendships she made and sense of community on campus were invaluable to her college experience. Law participated in FOCUS all four years and was a leader for the last two. FOCUS (Fellowship of Christians United in Service) are teams of GWU students who visit churches or other ministries to lead retreats for youth groups.

Law also led the campus women’s ministry. “I particularly liked the opportunity to serve the women on campus, providing community, opportunities, and encouragement,” she informed.

After completing her degree, she pursued her master’s in publishing studies at the University of Stirling in Scotland and graduated in 2016. She loved the country and hopes to live there in the future. Her first job in publishing was working as a senior editor for a non-profit organization.

When the opportunity came to join Christianity.com in 2019, she accepted the position because she wanted to gain more experience in digital media publishing and was intrigued by the ability to integrate her career and faith. She assigns article topics to about 30 freelancers and also works with a handful of authors who pitch their own topics.

“As the editor of Chrisitanity.com, my minor in biblical studies provided me with extra background and knowledge of the topics I am able to write and pitch to my writers, expanding the site than what originally existed before I was hired,” Law affirmed.

Her Gardner-Webb English professors and a creative writing class gave her inspiration and encouragement to develop her writing skills. “Dr. Chris Davis, Dr. Janet Land, and Dr. Shea Stuart saw potential in me, in my writing, that I couldn’t yet see,” Law shared. “They gave me the space to learn and improve with each class and assignment.”

Her professors also encouraged her dream to publish a novel. She recently published her first book, “The Enchanted Reader.” See more here, and visit Law’s website here.

Law’s advice to other writers is to keep working and creating. “Striving for your dream job within this field will take longer than others,” she elaborated. “The path is less clear, but it is worth every experience to grow and become a stronger writer with every position until that dream position is yours.”

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