Michael Call

Michael Call is an Associate Professor of Comparative Arts and Letters at Brigham Young University (BYU), affiliated with the Public Humanities program. His research spans digital humanities, video game studies, and literary criticism, with a focus on empathy in media and religious texts. He has presented on topics such as 'Video Games and the LDS Family' and 'Humanities in the Digital Age,' emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between technology, literature, and culture.

Call's scholarly work includes analyses of 19th-century French literature, such as studies on Chateaubriand and Romantic-era themes, alongside explorations of Impressionist art and Mormon literary traditions. His recent publications address reading practices in religious texts and the intersection of science and art in Monet's work.

Though no formal awards or grants are listed, his academic engagement extends to public lectures and symposiums, including the Life, the Universe, and Everything Symposium. He actively participates in BYU's education and outreach initiatives, such as Education Week events.