Alice Brittan

Alice Brittan is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Dalhousie University's Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, specializing in contemporary global literature and creative critical approaches. Her work bridges literary scholarship with theological inquiry through innovative forms like the personal essay.

Education:

• BA, University of Toronto
• MA, University of Toronto
• PhD, University of Pennsylvania

Her research centers on the Contemporary Global Novel and World Literature, with distinctive contributions to Creative Criticism and Public Theology. She explores how personal narrative intersects with spiritual discourse in modern literature, evidenced by her essays in PMLA and Contemporary Literature, her critical memoir The Art of Astonishment: Reflections on Gifts and Grace, and five years as a regular contributor to Open Letters Monthly analyzing authors like Knausgaard and Ferrante.

Scientific Awards:

• Grand Prize for Nonfiction, Next Generation Indie Book Awards (2023)
• Research and Development Grant, Dalhousie University
• Mellon Dissertation Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania
• University Dissertation Fellowship, University of Pennsylvania
• Jolliffe Gold Medal in English, Victoria College, University of Toronto
• Lucy Ingram Morgan Gold Medal, Victoria College, University of Toronto

Dr. Brittan has secured significant research funding including Dalhousie's Research and Development Grant and prestigious University of Pennsylvania fellowships. While her publications demonstrate substantial scholarly impact, no information is available regarding graduate student supervision. She is currently developing new creative nonfiction exploring narrative in challenging spiritual landscapes.