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Eric M. Trinka is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies in the Cultural, Religious and Ethical Studies Department at Emory & Henry College. He specializes in interdisciplinary approaches to migration, mobility, and religious dynamics in the Ancient Near East (ANE) and the Hebrew Bible. His work bridges biblical studies with modern migration theory, focusing on how ancient texts inform contemporary understandings of movement and identity.
Education:
- Ph.D. Biblical Studies (The Catholic University of America, with distinction)
- M.Phil. Theology and Religious Studies (The Catholic University of America)
- M.A. Religion (Eastern Mennonite University)
- B.S. Secondary History and Social Science Education (Eastern Mennonite University)
Research Interests: Dr. Trinka’s research examines migration narratives in ancient religious texts, particularly exploring how mobility shapes religious identities and institutions in the ANE and biblical contexts. He emphasizes interdisciplinary methodologies, integrating archaeology, sociology, and comparative religious studies. Key themes include border dynamics, memory, and the intersection of religion with forced migration.
Professional Roles: He serves as Editor of Avar: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Life and Society in the Ancient Near East and the book series Life and Society in the Ancient Near East. He chairs the Society of Biblical Literature’s Exile as Forced Migration unit and advises the Migration Conference on religious dimensions of migration.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with scholars like Isaac M. Alderman and Shane M. Thompson on projects like Cultures of Mobility and Borders in the Ancient Near East, blending ANE studies with modern migration frameworks.
