Matthew Sturgill
Spring 2025 John Jay Fellow
Hometown: Harrah, OK
College: Oklahoma Baptist University
Degree: B.A. in History
Matthew Sturgill grew up in Harrah, Oklahoma. He began attending Oklahoma Baptist University in the fall of 2019. During his undergraduate education, Matthew owned and operated a private investigation firm in addition to working as an aircraft broker’s assistant. He received his Bachelor of Arts in 2023, studying History with a minor in Biblical and Theological studies.
Matthew is passionate about apologetics. While at OBU, he was an active member in the Mars Hill philosophy community, a group dedicated to discussing philosophy, apologetics and religion. He has attended New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary’s apologetics conference in 2019, 2023 and 2024. Matthew is eager to further his career in Christian education and academics. He is a pilot and aviation enthusiast.