Deirdre Fulton

Deirdre Fulton is an Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at Baylor University specializing in interdisciplinary research bridging biblical texts and archaeological evidence. Her academic work integrates textual analysis with zooarchaeological fieldwork across the Mediterranean and Near East.

Her research focuses on Hebrew Bible interpretation and zooarchaeology, particularly examining animal remains to reconstruct ancient socio-economic and ritual practices. Key projects include analysis of dog burials at Ashkelon and faunal studies at sites like Al Qisha (Yemen), Carthage Tophet (Tunisia), and San Giuliano (Italy).

Current research trends emphasize cross-disciplinary synthesis between biblical scholarship and material culture, with recent publications exploring the significance of canine silence during Exodus plagues through archaeological evidence of village dogs, guard dogs, and scavenger dogs in ancient Egypt and the Levant.

Fulton actively participates in major excavations including the Leon Levy Excavations at Ashkelon (2008-2016), Jezreel Valley Regional Project (2011-2015), Ramat Rahel Excavations (2012-2014), and Tel Shimron Excavations (2017-present). She is co-authoring a book with Paula Hesse on Persian and Early Hellenistic period dog burials at Ashkelon.