Timothy Johnson

Timothy Johnson is the Craig and Audrey Thorn Distinguished Professor of Religion at Flagler College, specializing in medieval spirituality, early modern Franciscans, and theological studies. He discovered a previously unknown 1628 Spanish-Timucua text by Fr. Francisco Pareja at Oxford University.

Research examines Franciscan spirituality, liturgical traditions, and cross-cultural evangelization, particularly in Spanish Florida. Recent publications analyze colonial catechisms, sacramental theology, and Bonaventure-Luther theological comparisons.

Scientific Awards:

• Senior Fulbright Scholarship (2004)
• Joseph Doino Visiting Professor of Franciscan Theology (2006)
• Dean's Award for Scholarship (2008, 2010)

As primary theologian for the 'Franciscan Playground' Lilly Endowment Grant (2024), he develops programs exploring Franciscan heritage.