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Dr. Jason Tatlock is a Professor of History at Georgia Southern University's Armstrong Campus, affiliated with the College of Arts and Humanities and the Department of History since 2007. He specializes in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean History, with research interests spanning ancient religious practices, human rights, and conflict studies. Tatlock has received notable awards, including the Armstrong Atlantic State University Award for Distinguished Faculty Service to the Community (2010) and the Outstanding Advisor Award (2009). His teaching focuses on prehistoric Mediterranean contexts and contemporary Middle Eastern issues, as seen in courses like HIST 3225, HIST 3352, and HIST 5244.
Education:
- Bachelor of Theology, Prairie Bible College (1997)
- M.A. in Ancient History of Syro-Palestine, Jerusalem University College (1999)
- M.A. & Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies, University of Michigan (2006)
Research Interests: Tatlock’s research bridges ancient and modern contexts, emphasizing human sacrifice in ancient cultures, human rights in contemporary conflicts, and the interplay between religion and political systems. He explores historical memory in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, prehistoric Mediterranean societies, and how biblical texts influence modern global governance. His work often intersects archaeology, textual analysis, and interdisciplinary perspectives on pedagogy and media representation.
Publications Trends: Recent work (2019–2023) highlights critical analyses of human sacrifice in religious traditions and media, Middle Eastern historical narratives, and postcolonial theological frameworks in Africa. Earlier publications (2006–2013) focus on biblical rituals, death practices in antiquity, and the United Nations’ engagement with religious themes.
Awards & Recognition:
- Armstrong Atlantic State University Award for Distinguished Faculty Service to the Community (2010)
- Armstrong Atlantic State University Outstanding Advisor Award (2009)
- Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor, Near Eastern Studies Department, University of Michigan (2004)
Advising & Grants: His advising excellence was recognized in 2009 with the Outstanding Advisor Award. No grants explicitly listed, but his research on human rights and historical conflicts suggests potential grant-funded projects. Active in community service through the Armstrong campus, aligning with his 2010 award.
