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Ian Werrett is a Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Saint Martin’s University (since 2006), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. His expertise spans the Hebrew Bible, Dead Sea Scrolls, Ancient Judaism, and Early Christianity. He has lectured globally, authored books, and contributed to major academic debates in biblical studies.
- Ph.D., Biblical Studies and Second Temple Judaism, University of St. Andrews (2006)
- M.A., Biblical Studies, Trinity Western University (2000)
- B.A., English and Religious Studies, Saint Martin’s College (1996)
His research focuses on ritual purity, ancient libraries, and comparative religion. Notable works include Ritual Purity and the Dead Sea Scrolls (2007) and a forthcoming textbook Reinventing Religion (2024). He has conducted fieldwork with the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Israel Museum and serves as a prominent speaker in regional communities.
His articles explore themes like burial practices at Qumran, textual transmission of biblical law, and the role of literacy in ancient religious contexts. He has held leadership roles, including President of Saint Martin’s faculty (2013–14), and received the Outstanding Faculty of the Year award (2011/12).
