Ian Crowe

Dr. Ian Crowe is an Associate Professor of History and Director of the St. Thomas More Scholarship Program at Belmont Abbey College. He specializes in 18th-century British political thought, particularly the works of Edmund Burke. Crowe holds a B.A. from the University of Oxford (1981), M.Litt. from the University of Bristol (1992), and Ph.D. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (2008).

• Education:
  • B.A., St. Catherine’s College, University of Oxford
  • M.Litt., University of Bristol
  • Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

His research focuses on Edmund Burke’s contributions to patriotism and political critique, with notable works including Patriotism and Public Spirit (Stanford, 2012). He co-edited volumes on Burke’s legacy and serves as Executive Editor of Studies in Burke and His Time, the journal of the Edmund Burke Society of America.

His teaching includes Western Civilization I and II, emphasizing historical continuity and critical analysis. Crowe has organized conferences on Burke studies and conservatism, including sessions at Villanova University (2015) and events contrasting British and American conservative traditions.

Though no formal grants are listed, his editorial work and conference leadership reflect sustained engagement with academic networks.