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• Islamic Studies
• History of Religions
• Religious Spatialities
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Juan E. Campo is Chair of the Department of Religious Studies and Associate Professor of Islamic Studies and History of Religions at the University of California, Santa Barbara. He holds a BA in History ( magna cum laude ) from the University of Southern California and an MA/PhD from the University of Chicago. His administrative leadership includes serving as Director of the UC Education Abroad Program (2010-2023) and Co-Director of the Center for Middle East Studies. Professor Campo's research specializes in: Comparative Islamic spatial practices and pilgrimage traditions Religious domestic spaces in Muslim contexts Contemporary manifestations of religion in the Middle East, South Asia, and global diasporas Interdisciplinary approaches to religious material culture and visual representations His publications demonstrate consistent focus on Islamic spatiality, ritual practices, and cross-cultural religious expressions. Recent works explore talismanic architecture, pilgrimage visualizations, and theoretical frameworks for religious space. Earlier foundational research established his expertise in domestic religious practices and critical analyses of Islamic representation. Notable scientific awards: American Academy of Religion's Award for Excellence (1991) New York Public Library 'Best of Reference' Award (2010) Professor Campo has extensive international fieldwork experience, having directed UC study centers in Cairo, Delhi, and Hyderabad. He currently leads projects documenting Comoros Islands' Islamic heritage and comparative global pilgrimages.

• Ancient Near Eastern Literature
• Jewish Studies
• Biblical Studies
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Carl S. Ehrlich is a University Professor of History and Humanities at York University in Toronto, where he also served as the former Director of the Israel and Golda Koschitzky Centre for Jewish Studies. Holding a Ph.D. from Harvard University (1991), he has established himself as a leading scholar in Jewish Studies and Biblical scholarship with decades of academic contribution. Dr. Ehrlich's research spans Ancient Near Eastern literature, Jewish identity formation, and Biblical interpretation, with particular expertise in textual analysis and historical context. His work bridges academic scholarship with contemporary relevance, examining how ancient texts continue to shape Jewish thought and practice. His approach combines historical-critical methods with attention to the ongoing significance of these texts for modern readers. Ehrlich's publications reveal a consistent trajectory from foundational work on Ancient Near Eastern literature to more recent explorations of Jewish connectivity across the diaspora. His scholarship demonstrates rigorous academic standards while addressing questions of enduring religious significance, making substantial contributions to both academic and religious understanding of Jewish texts and traditions. His notable works include the edited collections From an Antique Land: An Introduction to Ancient Near Eastern Literature (2009), Purity, Holiness, and Identity in Judaism and Christianity (2013), and Israel and the Diaspora: Jewish Connectivity in a Changing World (2022). His numerous articles explore diverse topics from Bathsheba's political agency to Ezekiel's visionary experiences, consistently demonstrating deep textual engagement and historical insight. As a University Professor at York, Ehrlich holds one of the highest academic ranks, reflecting his significant scholarly contributions. His work represents an important bridge between academic Biblical criticism and religious Jewish tradition, contributing to ongoing conversations about how critical scholarship can coexist with religious commitment in contemporary Jewish life.

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• Classical Archaeology
• Greek Religion
• Archaeology of Ritual
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Micaela Canopoli is a Research Fellow in the Department of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Warwick, where she conducts research on the sacred landscape of Attica under Roman rule. Previously, she served as an assistant ("cultrice della materia") at the Department of Classics at Sapienza University of Rome and was a member of the Basilica Julia Project (a collaboration between Sapienza University of Rome and CNR Ibam). She holds a BA/MA in Archaeological and Historical Sciences of Classical World and the East and a PhD in Classical Archaeology, both from Sapienza University of Rome. Her doctoral research focused on the cult of Artemis in Attica, with field experience from excavations in Sardinia, Tunisia, Puglia, and Rome. Dr. Canopoli specializes in Classical Archaeology with particular focus on the archaeology of ritual, ancient religion, and ritual practice in ancient Attica between the archaic period and Roman times. Her research explores sacred landscapes as cultural constructions, examining archaeological and historical data from Attica's sanctuaries to understand religious evolution. She investigates the relationship between cult practices and communities, with special attention to how Roman rule transformed Greek religious landscapes. Her publications demonstrate consistent expertise in Artemis cults, votive offerings, and religious material culture. Recent work examines syncretism between Babylonian and Greek deities, toponymic cult epithets, and the musical dimensions of ancient rituals. Her research bridges archaeological evidence with textual analysis to reconstruct ancient religious practices. British Academy Postdoctoral Fellowship (current research position) Dr. Canopoli has presented her research at major international conferences including the AIA Annual Meeting and Rac/Trac conferences. Her work has been supported by grants including a research period at the University of Oxford funded by Sapienza University of Rome. She has collaborated with scholars across Europe on projects examining ancient religious practices and material culture. As a member of the Basilica Julia Project and current Warwick researcher, she contributes to collaborative archaeological investigations focusing on Roman and Greek religious sites, particularly examining how sanctuaries functioned within their broader cultural and political contexts.

• Social history of antiquity
• Roman society and power structures
• Cultural interactions and colonization
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Dr. Gary Morrison is a Senior Lecturer Above the Bar in the Department of Classics at the University of Canterbury's Faculty of Arts, where he has been teaching since July 2006. He holds a PhD in Classics from the University of Canterbury and specializes in social history of antiquity, with particular focus on Roman society, cultural interactions, and colonization in second century BCE Judaea. His educational background includes: PhD in Classics, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand Dr. Morrison's research centers on two major strands: 'Allusions to Antiquity in the shaping of New Zealand's memory and identity' and 'The night in Antiquity.' His work explores how classical references influenced New Zealand's colonial development, particularly through WWI narratives and commemorations like the Bridge of Remembrance in Christchurch. His nocturnal research examines Roman power dynamics, urban spaces after dark, and the relationship between light and darkness in ancient societies. His teaching focuses on Roman history courses and Beginners' Ancient Greek language, where he brings his research expertise to create engaging learning environments. Dr. Morrison's publications reveal a consistent focus on Roman social history, with particular attention to nocturnal activities, classical reception in New Zealand, and the use of material evidence like coins to understand ancient societies. His work spans academic articles, public presentations, museum exhibitions, and media appearances, demonstrating his commitment to public engagement with classical studies. Among his professional activities, Dr. Morrison has served as President of PhiloLogie: 'Friends of the James Logie Memorial Collection' since 2015, and as Convener for the ASCS 44 Annual Conference of the Australasian Society for Classical Studies in 2023. He has reviewed for journals including the Journal of War and Culture Studies and Antichthon. Dr. Morrison actively supervises graduate students, with numerous Master's and PhD candidates working on diverse topics related to Roman history, law, gender, and material culture. His supervision portfolio includes projects on women's bodies in Roman law, prostitution in Suetonius, and urban Roman life. His museum work includes several exhibitions such as 'Myths and Mortals: Life in Ancient Times' (2020), 'Fantastic Feasts' (2019), and 'Beyond the Grave: Death in Ancient Times' (2018), demonstrating his commitment to public outreach and engagement with classical material culture.

• Northwest Semitic Languages
• Ancient Epigraphy
• Biblical Studies
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Christopher A. Rollston is Professor of Northwest Semitic languages and literatures in the Department of Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations at George Washington University. He serves as editor of Maarav and co-editor of BASOR (Bulletin of the American Schools of Oriental Research), maintaining active scholarly engagement through his epigraphy blog (www.rollstonepigraphy.com). Rollston earned his M.A. and Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins University's Department of Near Eastern Studies. His academic trajectory includes significant editorial responsibilities and ongoing research contributions to the field of ancient Near Eastern studies. Specializing in Northwest Semitic epigraphy, Rollston's research examines writing systems and literacy in ancient Israel through material evidence. His work bridges linguistic analysis with archaeological context, particularly focusing on Hebrew inscriptions from the Iron Age. He investigates scribal practices, educational frameworks, and the socio-political dimensions of ancient writing, contributing to debates about biblical historicity and textual development. His major publications include Writing and Literacy in the World of Ancient Israel: Epigraphic Evidence from the Iron Age and Enemies and Friends of the State: Ancient Prophecy in Context . Current research trends in his work address Torah composition theories, Moabite-Israelite conflicts through epigraphic evidence, and First Temple period scribal education. Through his professional blog and academic publications, Rollston actively participates in contemporary scholarly discourse, analyzing new archaeological discoveries and methodological approaches in epigraphy. His work demonstrates consistent engagement with both technical linguistic analysis and broader historical implications of ancient writing systems.