Jill DeTemple

Dr. Jill DeTemple is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at Southern Methodist University. Her scholarship bridges theological inquiry with social development, focusing on how religious frameworks influence economic practices in rural Ecuador and pedagogical strategies for fostering inclusive classrooms.

• Cement, Earthworms and Cheese Factories: Religion and Community Development in Rural Ecuador
• Making Market Women: Gender, Religion, and Work in Ecuador

She actively explores the role of dialogue in promoting intellectual humility and civic engagement, with a particular interest in contextualizing theological education within contemporary challenges. Her work has been featured in pedagogical discussions about online learning, transformative teaching, and digital formation.