Jan Quesada

Jan Quesada, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Religion at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. Their research focuses on intertextual and feminist approaches to the Deuteronomistic History (Joshua-2 Kings), spiritual autobiography, and interfaith studies. Quesada holds a Ph.D. in Biblical Studies from Baylor University (1996), an MA in Religion from Baylor (1990), and a BA in Religion and English from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (1980).

Teaching responsibilities include courses such as 'Understanding Religion: Texts & Ideas (The Bible),' 'Life After Death (Comparative Perspectives),' and 'How to Read the Bible.' Their scholarly work bridges critical biblical analysis with contemporary religious practices, emphasizing gender studies and cross-cultural religious dialogue.

Affiliations include program areas in Gender & Religion and Judaism. Quesada's academic contributions reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary approaches, integrating feminist theory with historical-critical methods in biblical scholarship.