Emily Corran

Emily Corran is a historian of medieval Europe specializing in late medieval ethical thought, particularly the development of casuistry and moral dilemmas addressed in clerical manuals. She is affiliated with the Department of History at University College London (UCL). Her research traces the evolution of casuistry from the 13th century through the Council of Trent (1563), focusing on how medieval clergy navigated ethical quandaries like lying, perjury, and deception.

Before joining UCL, she held a Junior Research Fellowship at St John’s College, Oxford. Her teaching includes modules on medieval sin, manuscripts, Chaucerian-era conscience studies, and medieval secular women’s representation under clerical perspectives. In 2023, she was awarded the Philip Leverhulme Prize in History for her contributions to the field.

Her research integrates interdisciplinary approaches, blending historical analysis with theological and anthropological perspectives. Key publications include Lying and Perjury in Medieval Practical Thought (2018) and co-edited Rules and Ethics (2021), which explore the intellectual frameworks guiding medieval ethical decision-making.