Jason Crawford

Jason Crawford is a Professor of English at Union University, specializing in early modern literature and culture. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has authored works such as *Allegory and Enchantment* (Oxford UP, 2017). His research explores Shakespearean tragedy and comedy, Dante, Petrarch, and questions of modernity. He has held fellowships at institutions like the Huntington Library and Corpus Christi College, Oxford.

Education:

• Ph.D. in English, Harvard University
• A.M. in English, Harvard University
• B.A. in English and Philosophy, Louisiana State University

Research Interests: Early modern literature, Shakespearean tragedy and comedy, religious symbolism in drama, ancient epic and drama, Dante studies, aesthetics, and the philosophical limits of modernity. His work bridges literary analysis with theological and cultural critique.

Recent Scholarship Trends: Focus on the intersection of religion and literary form in early modern texts, particularly Shakespeare’s exploration of judgment in comedy and the role of liturgical imagery in tragedy. Recent publications engage with Herbert’s poetic wisdom and contemporary readings of religious texts.

Awards:

• Faculty Member of the Year, Union University (2019)
• Fellowships from the Huntington Library and Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Advising & Grants: Active in mentoring students in early modern literature and has secured multiple Pew Research Grants for his projects on Shakespeare and medieval allegory.