About
Samuel J. Ross, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at Texas Christian University (TCU), affiliated with the AddRan College of Liberal Arts. He holds a Ph.D. (2018), MA (2014), and BA (2002) from Yale University and the University of Virginia, respectively. His research focuses on Islamic studies with expertise in Qur'anic exegesis, Muslim-Christian relations, and Islam’s engagement with modernity and American contexts. Ross teaches courses on the Qur’an, Islamic history, and university life.
- Education:
- Ph.D., Yale University, 2018
- MA, Yale University, 2014
- BA, University of Virginia, 2002
His scholarly work emphasizes the historical and textual dimensions of Islamic theology, including the role of biblical narratives in Qur’anic commentary and the evolution of tafsīr traditions. He has published extensively on topics such as Ottoman tafsīr methodologies and interfaith textual engagement. Ross also contributes to Arabic linguistic education through pedagogical materials for classical Arabic grammar.
