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Jason Welle is an Assistant Professor in the Theology Department at Boston College. His research focuses on Christian-Muslim relations, Islamic mysticism, medieval studies, and the Franciscan intellectual tradition. He holds a Ph.D. from Georgetown University, along with degrees from St. Olaf College, University of Notre Dame, and Catholic Theological Union.
His work bridges theological scholarship with historical analysis, particularly examining Sufi texts and medieval interfaith encounters. Notable projects include a 2024 monograph on al-Sulamī’s contributions to Sufi virtue ethics and a co-edited 2019 special issue commemorating the Francis-Sultan encounter. His articles explore topics ranging from papal rhetoric on interreligious friendship to Arabic sources documenting medieval religious diplomacy.
Welle’s publications span academic monographs, edited volumes, and peer-reviewed articles in journals like Islamochristiana and Studies in Interreligious Dialogue. Though no awards are explicitly listed, his work reflects sustained engagement with Vatican II’s impact on interfaith relations and medieval theological traditions.
His advising and grants section remains underdeveloped in the provided materials. He is affiliated with Boston College’s theology program and maintains an active research agenda in historical interfaith studies.
