Zeba Crook

Zeba Crook is a Professor in the Department of Religion at Carleton University, affiliated with the College of the Humanities and the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of St. Michael's College and specializes in New Testament Studies with a focus on social-scientific approaches and collective memory theory. Her research explores the formation of early Christ-following communities, the intersection of fiction and biblical history, and interfaith dynamics between Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

• Education: B.A. & M.A. (University of British Columbia), Ph.D. (University of St. Michael's College)
• Office: 2A43 Paterson Hall, Carleton University

Her research interests emphasize methodologies in religious studies, including:

• Historical Jesus studies
• Social-Scientific analysis of early Christian writings
• Modern fictional portrayals of Jesus

Notable publications include Religions of a Single God (2019) and The Ancient Mediterranean Social World (2020), which contextualize monotheistic traditions and reconstruct ancient social frameworks. She was a 2010 TVO Best Lecturer Competition Semi-Finalist.

Crook has advised six Master's Research Essays and contributes broadly to academic discussions through peer-reviewed articles and book reviews. Her work bridges biblical scholarship with contemporary literary and anthropological methodologies.