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Brett McInelly is a Professor in the Department of English at Brigham Young University's College of Humanities. He has been a full-time faculty member since 2000, contributing significantly to teaching, research, and academic service. His office is located in 4102 JFSB, Provo, Utah.
Education:
- PhD, University of Cincinnati, 2000
- MA, Brigham Young University, 1995
- BA, Weber State University, 1992
His research centers on eighteenth-century British literature and culture, with a particular focus on the intersection of literature and the Methodist revival. He is the author of Textual Warfare and the Making of Methodism (Oxford University Press, 2014), a major scholarly contribution to understanding how early Methodist texts were received and contested in the literary sphere. His work bridges religious history, literary analysis, and cultural studies.
McInelly’s teaching encompasses eighteenth-century literature, the novel, drama, and composition. He has demonstrated leadership in writing education, having served as Director of University Writing from 2005 to 2013. His scholarly interests also extend to composition pedagogy and rhetoric.
He has been recognized with departmental awards for both scholarship and citizenship. Professional service includes editorial roles as Associate Editor for Bloomsbury Press and Studies in Religion and the Enlightenment, as well as active participation in academic organizations such as the South Central Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies and the Conference on College Composition and Communication.
McInelly advises on academic publishing and curriculum development through various editorial and service roles. Though specific grant funding is not mentioned, his sustained research output and leadership positions suggest ongoing institutional and scholarly support. He has also contributed to teacher education through involvement with the Center for the Improvement of Teacher Education and Schooling.
He is an active member of several academic communities and continues to serve in editorial and organizational capacities, indicating continued scholarly engagement and leadership.