Matthew McCullough

Matthew McCullough is a Ph.D. student and Lecturer in English at the University of Notre Dame's University Writing Program within the College of Arts and Letters. His research focuses on early modern literature, particularly prophetic writing during the English Civil War and Interregnum, seventeenth-century conceptualizations of magic, devotional and spiritual writing, mysticism, and connections between early modern and contemporary literature. He is currently exploring the generative language of early modern prophecy and its relationship with readers.

Education:

• Ph.D. (in progress), English, University of Notre Dame
• MA, University of Illinois at Chicago
• BA, Armstrong State University

Research Interests: McCullough’s work bridges historical and modern literary analysis, emphasizing how early modern prophetic texts shaped cultural narratives and how their language resonates in contemporary contexts. He examines intersections between mysticism, political upheaval (e.g., the English Civil War), and the evolving role of spiritual writing.

Labs/Teams: He is affiliated with the Writing Center at the University of Notre Dame, supporting student writing development.

Awards/Grants: No specific awards or grants are listed in the provided text.