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Antoinette E. DeNapoliView profile

Professor

• Asceticism
• Devotion
• Mysticism
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Antoinette E. DeNapoli is the John F. Weatherly Professor of Religion and Chair of South Asian Religions at Texas Christian University's AddRan College of Liberal Arts. Her research focuses on gender and religion , goddess traditions , gurus and divine personalities , and religion in globalization . A Ph.D. from Emory University (2009), she specializes in ethnographic methodologies and theories of religion. Her research interests span asceticism, devotion, mysticism, and the intersection of religion with human rights. She co-edited special issues on female religious influencers and Buddhist representation, and her 2014 book Real Sadhus Sing to God redefined gender dynamics in Rajasthani vernacular religion. Her scholarship (2014–2024) explores female gurus' authority , goddess feminism , Brahmanical hierarchies , and activist spirituality . Recurring themes include gender activism , spiritual economics , and reformist monastic practices . Teaching courses like Hindu Religious Perspectives and Women Influencers in Asian Religions , she bridges academic and lived religious experiences. Her 2024 Religions conclusion to the special issue on female Hindu influencers synthesizes cultural mechanics of holiness and resistance to patriarchy .

Bruce McComiskeyView profile

Professor

• Rhetoric
• Composition Studies
• History of Rhetoric and Composition
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Bruce McComiskey serves as Professor of Rhetoric and Writing within the Department of English at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech), operating under the College of Liberal Arts and Human Sciences in Blacksburg, Virginia. His faculty position includes responsibilities in teaching, research, and service within the university's English studies framework. McComiskey's research program critically examines rhetoric across historical and contemporary contexts, with primary emphases on ancient and modern rhetorical traditions , composition theory and its historical development , and institutional dynamics within English studies . His scholarly approach bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in analyzing how rhetoric functions in cultural, political, and educational settings including post-truth discourse and social dimensions of writing instruction. Analysis of his nine major publications from 2000-2022 reveals consistent scholarly engagement with rhetoric's evolving role across time periods and cultural contexts. Key patterns include sustained exploration of classical rhetorical foundations (particularly Sophistic traditions), innovative applications of rhetorical theory to contemporary issues like post-truth politics, and methodical examination of composition studies' historical trajectory through microhistorical approaches. His editorial work further demonstrates leadership in shaping disciplinary conversations within English studies. While specific grant funding details and formal student advisement records aren't provided in available materials, McComiskey's extensive editorial projects and authorship of multiple scholarly volumes indicate significant mentorship activity and academic leadership within rhetoric and composition communities. His work's translation into Chinese, Korean, and Polish underscores international scholarly recognition.

Melani McAlisterView profile

Professor

• Transnational U.S. History
• American Studies
• International Affairs
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Melani McAlister is Professor of American Studies and International Affairs at the George Washington University, where she has been a faculty member since 1996. Her research and teaching focus on transnational U.S. history, religion and politics, media and cultural history, and U.S. engagements with the Middle East and Africa. She is a leading scholar in the cultural dimensions of American foreign relations and evangelical internationalism. Education: PhD in American Studies, Brown University, 1996 BA in International Affairs, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, 1984 (Morehead Scholar) Her research interests include: Transnational U.S. History and Global Visions Religion and Politics, particularly Evangelical Christianity U.S.-Middle East and U.S.-Africa Cultural Encounters Media, Popular Culture, and Digital Humanities Humanitarianism and Affective Politics in the Cold War Postcolonial and Decolonial Solidarity Movements McAlister’s recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with the cultural history of American foreign policy, the global circulation of religious and artistic expressions, and the emotional and moral frameworks shaping U.S. internationalism. Her work spans books, edited volumes, journal articles, and public scholarship in major outlets like The New York Times and The Atlantic. She has pioneered digital humanities projects such as Remembering Biafra and the GWU Covid and Culture Project , demonstrating a commitment to public and collaborative scholarship. Scientific Awards and Fellowships: Harvard-Radcliffe Fellow (2023–24) NEH Fellowship Fellow, Davis Center for Historical Studies, Princeton Faculty Fellow, Annenberg School, University of Pennsylvania Fellow, Center for the Study of Religion, Princeton Morehead Scholar, UNC-Chapel Hill Advising and Grants: While no direct student advisees are listed, McAlister has supervised graduate students through GWU’s American Studies PhD program and offers detailed advice on graduate education. She has led grant-funded projects including the NEH-supported Remembering Biafra and has received institutional and national fellowships supporting her research. She co-edits major scholarly volumes and serves on editorial boards of American Historical Review , Modern American History , and Diplomatic History . Labs and Research Teams: McAlister directs digital history initiatives and collaborative research projects. She led the Remembering Biafra project, which involved a major conference and digital archive. She also co-edited a special issue of American Quarterly titled From Anarchy to Chaos: Generations of Empire , assembling a broad scholarly team. Her current work on The Art of Solidarity involves transnational cultural case studies and builds on collaborative networks in American Studies.

John Carey HavardView profile

Professor

• Hemispheric American Studies
• Religious Studies
• 19th Century American Literature
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John Carey Havard is a Professor of Early American Literature and Chair of the Department of English at Kennesaw State University. His academic focus spans hemispheric American studies and religious studies, with leadership experience since 2018 at multiple institutions. Research Interests: His work interrogates transatlantic literary exchanges, US national identity formation, and intersections of race, religion, and colonialism in 19th-century American literature. Key themes include slavery, Hispanicism, immigration, and postcolonial discourse. Publications: Havard’s scholarship explores the transnational dimensions of American literature, from Melville’s Benito Cereno to Cuban and Mexican influences on US narratives. Topics range from anti-Catholicism in antebellum fiction to cosmopolitanism in Ridge’s Joaquín Murieta . Leadership: He spearheaded curricular innovations, KSU’s It's About Engagement QEP initiatives, and the establishment of the Department of English Lecturers Caucus. He served as Chair of the University Chairs and Directors Assembly (2023-24).

Lori Anne FerrellView profile

Professor

• Early Modern British History
• Reformation Studies
• Protestantism
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Lori Anne Ferrell is Dean of the School of Arts & Humanities at Claremont Graduate University (CGU), where she also directs the Early Modern Studies program and the Kingsley & Kate Tufts Poetry Awards. She holds a PhD in History from Yale University and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Her research focuses on the impact of religious and political change on early modern texts—literary, theological, and practical—during the century preceding the English Civil War. Her expertise spans English Renaissance and Reformation literature , early modern British and European history , the Bible in English-language culture , and Shakespeare studies . She teaches courses including the Shakespeare Seminar, studies on Sidney, Spenser, Donne, and Milton, early modern theater, book history, the English Bible, and Tudor-Stuart history. Her recent and ongoing scholarly projects include editing Volume 11 of The Oxford Edition of the Sermons of John Donne (Oxford University Press, 2016), a co-authored monograph on Shakespeare and religious toleration, and a study on the Victorian archiving of 16th-century religious texts. Her work has been supported by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Bogliasco Foundation, and the Humanities Research Council (UK). Notable publications include: Government By Polemic: James I, the King’s Preachers, and the Rhetorics of Conformity, 1603–1625 (Stanford, 1998) The Bible and the People (Yale, 2008) Co-edited Religion and Society in Early Modern England (Routledge, 2005) Co-edited The English Sermon Revised (Manchester, 2000) She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, reflecting her significant contributions to historical scholarship. Ferrell advises students in the Early Modern Studies concentration and has collaborated across disciplines, including with botanist Lucinda McDade on Shakespeare and botany. Her editorial and research work is deeply collaborative and often funded by major national and international research bodies. She has held residential fellowships at All Souls College, Oxford, and Pembroke College, Cambridge. She is actively involved in transdisciplinary initiatives at CGU and continues to shape scholarship in early modern studies through leadership, publication, and mentorship.

Sara Poot-HerreraView profile

Professor

• Mexican Literature
• Spanish-American Literature
• Women Writers
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Sara Poot-Herrera is a distinguished Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara, affiliated with the Department of Spanish and Portuguese within the College of Letters and Science. Her research focuses on Mexican Literature, Spanish-American Literature, and the works of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, alongside studies on women writers, colonial theater, and contemporary narratives. She holds a Ph.D. from El Colegio de México and was awarded a Doctor Honoris Causa by the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán. Her notable awards include the 'Woman of the Year' (1997) from the Mexican-American Opportunity Foundation, the Literary Medal 'Antonio Mediz Bolio' (2000), and the State Parliament Medal 'Héctor Victoria Aguilar' (2008). She has contributed to over 100 publications, including books like Un giro en espiral and Los guardaditos de Sor Juana , and co-edited volumes such as Y diversa de mí mísma entre vuestras plumas ando . Her research spans Sor Juana's literary legacy, colonial Mexican theater, and the analysis of 17th- and 18th-century texts. She co-founded the UC-Mexicanistas Association, an interdisciplinary program dedicated to Mexican Studies. Her recent work includes investigations into Sor Juana's engagement with 19th-century periodicals and interdisciplinary projects like the 'Fastos, simulacros y saberes en la América Virreinal' study. Professor Poot-Herrera has served on academic juries, including the 2001 Juan Rulfo Latin-American and Caribbean Prize, and has engaged with contemporary authors like Elena Poniatowska and Sergio Pitol. Her scholarship bridges historical analysis, feminist critique, and cultural preservation, emphasizing Mexico’s literary heritage and its global resonances.

Allen BrentView profile

Visiting Professor

• Early Christian History
• Classical Culture
• Church Order
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Professor Allen Brent is a Visiting Professor in Theology & Religious Studies at King’s College London and a former Affiliated Lecturer at the University of Cambridge’s Faculty of Divinity (2008–2010). He served as Acting Dean of St Edmund’s College, Cambridge (2012–2013) and held an Associate Professorship at James Cook University (1980–1995). His current affiliation includes the BARDA PROJECT (2011–2017), where he collaborated with Prof. Markus Vinzent on Early Christian Iconography. His research focuses on the intersection of Early Christian History with Classical Culture, emphasizing church order, cultural transformation via art, and political theology. Brent argues that epigraphy and iconography are vital for reconstructing early Christian history. He has authored influential works such as A Political History of Early Christianity (2009) and Cyprian and Roman Carthage (2010). Teaching expertise includes Christianity and Classical Culture. He co-edits Studia Patristica and serves on the editorial board of Vetera Christianorum . Notably, he contributed to proposals for cultural bishops in Australia’s Anglican Aboriginal communities. His recent scholarship critiques epigraphical methodologies, as seen in his 2019 analysis of the Vita Abercii inscription. Advising and grants include supervision of PhD research in early Christian studies and participation in interdisciplinary projects like the BARDA initiative. He is associated with King’s College London’s Department of Theology & Religious Studies, emphasizing collaborative research in patristic studies and cultural history.

Jenna Weissman JoselitView profile

Professor

• 20th-century United States Jewish History
• U.S. Cultural History
• Material Culture and Identity
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Jenna Weissman Joselit is the Charles E. Smith Professor of Judaic Studies and Professor of History at The George Washington University. She specializes in 20th-century American Jewish history, U.S. cultural history from the late 19th to mid-20th century, and the interplay between material culture and identity. She directs a graduate program in Jewish cultural arts and has been a visiting professor at Princeton University. Ph.D., Columbia University, 1981 Her research focuses on American Jewish life, gender, religious expression, and cultural assimilation. She explores how everyday objects, fashion, religious symbols, and public rituals reflect and shape Jewish identity in America. Her work bridges academic history and public scholarship, making her a leading voice in Jewish cultural studies. Her publications span books and articles that analyze the cultural significance of religion, consumerism, and artistic expression in American Jewish life. Her work shows a consistent trend toward interdisciplinary inquiry, combining history, art, religion, and material culture to understand the evolution of Jewish identity in the modern era. National Jewish Book Award in History for The Wonders of America: Reinventing Jewish Culture, 1880–1950 Professor Joselit has held fellowships at Princeton University’s Center for the Study of American Religion, Yale University’s Center for Art and Material Culture, the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Judaic Studies, and served as a Distinguished Visiting Scholar at the Library of Congress. She is a founding member of NYU’s Working Group on Jews, Media and Religion. She is an active public intellectual, writing a monthly column for Tablet: The Online Magazine of Jewish Culture and having contributed for sixteen years to The Forward . Her commentary appears in The New Republic , Jewish Review of Books , and Gastronomica , among others.

Luise von FlotowView profile

Professor

• Feminist Translation
• Gender Studies in Translation
• Cultural Diplomacy and Translation
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Luise von Flotow is a Full Professor in the School of Translation and Interpretation at the University of Ottawa. She has been a leading figure in feminist translation studies since 1995, focusing on gender issues, cultural diplomacy, audiovisual translation, and transnational feminist discourse. Ph.D. in French, University of Michigan (1991) M.A. in French, University of Windsor (1985) Post-Graduate Certificate in Education, University of London (1975) B.A. in French and German, University of London (1974) Her research bridges feminist theory, translation pedagogy, and cultural diplomacy, with a focus on how translation shapes gender narratives and political discourse. She has pioneered studies on literalist Bible translations by women and gender awareness in audiovisual contexts. Their 15 most recent works explore transnational feminist translation, cultural diplomacy in China, gender in Brazilian documentaries, and historical feminist biblical scholarship, reflecting a trajectory of activism and scholarly innovation. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts. They supervise Mojde Yaqubi and have led summer programs like CETIP (Chinese-English Translation) and TTPP (Translation Pedagogy). Their biography highlights a Canadian-German identity, academic contributions during gaps in formal employment due to motherhood, and a commitment to feminist and transnational scholarship.

• Family Law
• Estate Planning
• Gender and the Law
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Lynne Marie Kohm serves as the John Brown McCarty Professor of Family Law at Regent University School of Law, where she specializes in family law, estate planning, and gender studies with a distinctive integration of Christian legal scholarship. Her work critically examines marriage, family structure, and children's rights within contemporary legal frameworks. Education: Juris Doctor, Syracuse University College of Law (1989) Theological Studies, Institute of Biblical Studies (1986) Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, State University of New York at Albany (1980) Research Focus: Professor Kohm's scholarship consistently advocates for traditional family structures while analyzing legal developments through both doctrinal and faith-based lenses. Her research spans marriage law, estate planning for women, children's rights under international treaties, and the societal consequences of family fragmentation. She critically engages with topics like same-sex marriage, reproductive technologies, and gender equality, often arguing for legal frameworks that prioritize marital unions and parental rights. Publication Trends: Recent work demonstrates increasing focus on the intersection of family law with immigration policy, the impact of Obergefell on women and children, and critiques of international children's rights frameworks. Her scholarship frequently employs historical analysis (notably referencing Jane Austen) to contextualize contemporary family law dilemmas, while maintaining consistent advocacy for marriage as the optimal legal and social foundation for family life. Awards & Recognition: Regent University Chancellor’s Award for Faculty Excellence (Professor of the Year, 2005) Multiple Regent University teaching awards (2002-2004) Student Bar Association Professor of the Year awards (1997-1999) Book nominations for Estate Planning Success for Women Professional Service & Mentoring: As three-term President of Regent's Faculty Senate, Kohm shaped university governance and academic policy. She actively mentors female law students and trains attorneys in family restoration practices. Her professional affiliations include the Virginia State Bar Family Law Section, Christian Legal Society, Alliance Defense Fund, and Concerned Women for America. She serves as Co-Director of Regent's Oxford Study Abroad program and previously practiced law in New York with expertise in estate planning and family law. Additional Context: Kohm's six-year service with Campus Crusade for Christ informs her integration of faith and legal scholarship. She maintains active involvement in organizations advocating for traditional family values while contributing to academic discourse through extensive publications and conference presentations.

• Islamic Jurisprudence
• Arabic Language and Rhetoric

Zübeyir ASLAN is a Turkish academic currently serving as an Assistant Professor at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences , specializing in Islamic Jurisprudence. He previously held part-time and visiting lecturer roles at Mardin Artuklu University during 2021–2022. PhD in Basic Islamic Sciences (Dicle University, 2021) MA in Arabic Language and Belagat (Dicle University, 2014) BA in Theology (Ankara University, 2009) Associate Degrees in Theology and Law (Anadolu University, 2004 & 2020) His research focuses on Islamic Jurisprudence and Arabic Language and Rhetoric , with recent publications analyzing topics such as financial penalties in Islamic law (Taazir), distribution of Zakat to non-Muslims, environmental ethics in Sharia, and the historical significance of temples across civilizations. He has contributed chapters to academic books on Prophet Muhammad's ethics and Islamic environmentalism. He has received multiple Success Certificates from the Presidency of Religious Affairs (2011, 2022, 2023). His academic career includes roles as a jury member for MA thesis defenses and participation in national symposia on Islamic sciences.

Lucinda Damon-BachView profile

Professor

• 19th-century American literature
• English education pedagogy
• Women's writing (including autobiography/memoir)
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Lucinda Damon-Bach is a Professor in the Department of English at Salem State University , with a focus on 19th-century American literature, women's writing, and environmental literature. Her career spans teaching at Harvard University, Boston College, SUNY Buffalo, and Chelsea Public School. PhD in English from SUNY Buffalo (1995) MA in English from Bread Loaf School of English (1989) Undergraduate education at UC Berkeley Her research emphasizes Catharine Maria Sedgwick , including editing critical perspectives and preparing a comprehensive biography. She explores intersections of transatlantic literature, social reform, and philosophical thought in the 19th century. Notable presentations include talks at the American Literature Association, C19 Conference, and Transatlantic American Women Writers symposium. Lucinda also integrates travel writing, literature of the sea, and outdoor pedagogy into her work.

• Interpersonal Communication
• Family Communication
• Queer Theory
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Jimmie Manning is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno. His research focuses on relational meaning-making across interpersonal, organizational, political, and digital contexts, with particular emphasis on sexuality, gender, and identity discourses. He has secured grants from the National Science Foundation and Learn & Service America and published extensively in top-tier journals like Communication Monographs and Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication . Education: Ph.D., Communication Studies (Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Studies), University of Kansas, 2006 Graduate Certificate, Women's, Gender & Sexuality Studies (Sexuality and Social Control), University of Kansas, 2005 M.A., Communication Studies (Organizational Communication, Political Communication, and Rhetoric/Media Studies), University of Kansas, 2004 B.F.A., Dramatic Arts; B.A. English and Ethnic/Gender Studies; B.S.E. Speech/Communication and Social Sciences, Emporia State University, 2001 His research examines relational discourses, digital communication, and intersections between health/organizational efficacy and identity. Over his career, he has contributed to queer theory, critical interpersonal communication, and digital culture studies, with recent work analyzing phenomena like ghosting and sexting. He teaches courses in interpersonal communication, qualitative analysis, and misinformation dynamics. Dr. Manning is an active member of the graduate faculty and mentors graduate students. His community engagement includes consulting for health care organizations and LGBTQ+ advocacy groups. Current projects explore queer methodologies, digital intimacy ethics, and critical turns in family communication research.

• Classical Turkish Literature
• Ottoman Poetry
• Manuscript Studies
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatih Koyuncu is a Turkish academic specializing in Classical Turkish Literature and Ottoman Poetry. Affiliated with Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi (Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Department of Turkish Language and Literature) since 2021, he previously served at Celâl Bayar University (2011-2017) and Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi (2017-2021). His research focuses on Ottoman manuscripts, Sufi literature, and ethical texts. PhD in Turkish Language and Literature (2012-2016), Celâl Bayar Üniversitesi Master's in Turkish Language and Literature (2009-2012), Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi Bachelor's in Turkish Language and Literature (2005-2009), Cumhuriyet Üniversitesi His research areas include Classical Turkish Literature, Ottoman Poetry, Manuscript Analysis, Sufi Ethics, and Historical Textual Criticism. He has supervised 9 Master's theses and co-authored 3 international publications, contributing to fields like Religious Poetry, Pilgrimage Literature, and Political Texts. Scientific Collaboration includes partnerships with Adem Ceyhan (2017-2023), Ahmet Doğan (2023-2024), and Kenan Erdoğan (2014). His work has been cited 104 times, with an h-index of 6, reflecting significant impact in Ottoman and Sufi Literary Studies.

• Ottoman Literature
• Classical Turkish Literature
• Sufi Literature
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Prof. Dr. Ahmet ARI is a full-time Professor at the Department of Turkish Language and Literature, Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Kırşehir Ahi Evran University (since 2021). Previously, he served at Süleyman Demirel University (2005-2021) as an Associate Professor and Lecturer. Education: Doctorate in Old Turkish Literature (Selçuk University, 1995), Master’s in Old Turkish Literature (Gazi University, 1987), BA in Turkish Language and Literature (Selçuk University, 1984). Research Areas: Specializes in Ottoman literature, Classical Turkish poetry, Sufi traditions (especially Mevlevi Order), cultural heritage, and literary criticism. His work explores intersections of economic history, religious themes, and poetic symbolism. Recent Publications: 2024 book Hayretî Divanı'nda Sevgili analyzing poetic motifs, 2023 article on economic themes in poetry, and 2021 monograph Türklerin Medeniyet Yolculuğu tracing cultural identity. Scientific Awards: SDÜ Bilim, Teknoloji ve Sanat Ödülü (Social Sciences, 2003). Advising: Supervised Seda Duranoğlu (2023), Fazilet Çöplüoğlu (2006), and Melek Kahraman Dikmen (2004) on topics ranging from systematic classification of poetic manuscripts to Sufi themes in Ottoman literature.