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David Aers is the James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of English at Duke University, with affiliations in the Department of English, Religious Studies, and Divinity School. He holds academic appointments since 1994, including directorship of the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Center since 2019. His expertise spans medieval and early modern literature, theology, and political culture, with a focus on Christian tradition and its intersections with ethics, gender, and community.
Education: PhD from the University of York (1971) and BA from the University of Cambridge (1968).
Research interests include late medieval English writing (e.g., Chaucer, Langland), theological doctrines like election and sin, and the evolution of Christian thought across the medieval/early modern divide. His recent works explore themes like enemy love in theology, gender identity, and the legacy of Constantinian Christianity.
Recognition includes the Duke Distinguished Professorship. Teaching spans courses on Milton, medieval literature, and historical theology. He has served as editor for journals like Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies and contributed to academic service through editorial roles and professional committees.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Center, fostering interdisciplinary research in premodern cultures.
