Kristina Benham

Dr. Kristina Benham is an Assistant Professor of U.S. History at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul. She holds a PhD in History from Baylor University, an MA from the University of Cincinnati, and a BA from Liberty University.

Her research specializes in Early American History with interdisciplinary experience in:

• Digital history methodologies
• Public history applications
• Archival science and preservation

Her publication record focuses on religious dimensions of American revolutionary movements, particularly analyzing evangelical interpretations of biblical texts in political contexts. The 2021 book chapter demonstrates consistent focus on 18th-century American religious-political intersections.