Alison Schofield

Dr. Alison Schofield is an Associate Professor in Religious Studies and Judaism at the University of Denver's College of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. She holds a PhD from the University of Notre Dame and specializes in the Dead Sea Scrolls, Hebrew Bible, and ancient Judaic studies. Her research explores the intersection of spatial theory and religious texts, particularly focusing on sectarian communities and biblical exegesis.

Education:

• PhD, Hebrew Bible/Judaism in Antiquity, University of Notre Dame (2006)
• MA, Hebrew Bible/Northwest Semitic Philology, Johns Hopkins University (2002)
• BAs in Spanish and Middle East Studies (Hebrew), University of Utah (1999)

Research Interests: Dead Sea Scrolls analysis, ancient Judaic and Christian origins, critical spatial theory applied to religious texts, and priestly traditions in biblical contexts. Dr. Schofield is actively involved in public education initiatives, including guided museum tours and symposiums on scroll studies.

Affiliations: American Academy of Religion, Society of Biblical Literature, International Organization for Qumran Studies.