James Hanson

James Hanson is an Associate Professor of Religion at St. Olaf College, where he teaches courses focused on literary, historical, and theological interpretations of the New Testament, Jewish-Christian relations, and the intersection of religion and the arts. He holds a Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian/Jewish Origins from Princeton Theological Seminary, a Master of Divinity from Luther Seminary (including study in Germany and an internship in Brooklyn, NY), and a B.A. in English and Religion from St. Olaf College.

• Education:
  • B.A. in English and Religion, St. Olaf College
  • Master of Divinity, Luther Seminary (study in Germany and internship in Brooklyn, NY)
  • Ph.D. in New Testament and Christian/Jewish Origins, Princeton Theological Seminary

His academic career includes serving as Associate Dean of Students from 2005 to 2009, and he remains actively engaged in student life initiatives. Outside academia, he enjoys music, theatre, aviation, astronomy, and film.