Andrew Wender

Andrew Wender is a Teaching Professor and Director of the Religion, Culture and Society Program at the University of Victoria. He has been affiliated with the Department of History and the Department of Political Science since 2001, where his work bridges Middle Eastern history, world history, and the intersection of religion and law.

His academic credentials include a

• BA in History from Western Washington University
• JD from Seattle University School of Law
• PhD from the University of Victoria (2006)

with interdisciplinary focus on religion and secular law.

Wender’s research explores

• Critical approaches to religion and politics in global contexts
• Comparative political thought
• Historical trajectories of messianic salvation
• Quantum theory applications in social sciences
• Secular-religious binaries in Middle Eastern politics

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His publications span interdisciplinary themes, analyzing Ottoman history, Zoroastrian and Jewish messianic traditions, and the impact of political theology on modern conflicts. He has contributed to journals such as PS: Political Science & Politics, Sociology of Islam, and Telos, alongside co-edited works.

Scientific and teaching accolades include

• 2011 Gilian Sherwin Alumni Award for Excellence in Teaching
• Contributions to critical education frameworks

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He has designed courses on Comparative World Revolutions, Western Imperialism in the Middle East, and Religion and Empire, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary education and sociopolitical analysis.