Jefferson Hendricks

Dr. Jefferson Hendricks is a Professor of English at Centenary College of Louisiana, specializing in American Literature, Film Studies, and Visual Culture. He previously served as a Fulbright Professor of American Literature at the University of Aarhus, Denmark. Dr. Hendricks is the author of four books on poet Edwin Rolfe and his role in the Spanish Civil War, and co-editor of academic works on 20th-century literature and culture.

Education:

• Ph.D., English and American Literature, University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), 1983
• Rotary Foundation Scholar, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, München, 1976-77
• M.A., English and American Literature, University of Illinois (Champaign-Urbana), 1976
• A.B., English and Foreign Languages, Centenary College, 1975
• Diploma in British Studies, University of Kent, Canterbury, 1973-74

Research focuses on intersections between American literature, film history, and political activism. His work emphasizes 20th-century cultural movements, visual storytelling, and historical memory preservation. He has published widely on Edwin Rolfe, Spanish Civil War narratives, and contemporary authorship in the digital age.

Leadership roles include Founding Director of the Centenary Film Society (since 1983) and Chair of the Robinson Film Center Board for its initial decade. He advocates for free film access for students through campus partnerships and community outreach programs.

Teaching spans American Literature, Film Theory, and Writing/Publishing practices. He actively engages in cultural initiatives like the University of First Presbyterian’s adult education courses, blending theology with interdisciplinary topics.