Jesse Sharpe

Jesse Sharpe is an Associate Professor of English at Houghton University, teaching composition and literature courses with expertise spanning 17th-century devotional poetry and Shakespearean studies. His academic foundation includes a PhD from the University of St Andrews.

His educational background comprises:

• PhD in English Literature, University of St Andrews (2012)
• MS in Library and Information Science, Drexel University (2007)
• BA in English Literature, Simpson College (2004)

Dr. Sharpe's research centers on theological dimensions of 17th-century English poetry, particularly exploring incarnational theology in devotional works as demonstrated in his doctoral thesis ‘And the Word was made flesh’: The Problem of the Incarnation in 17th Century Devotional Poetry. His teaching portfolio includes specialized courses like God, the Devil, and the Scots alongside core composition sequences, reflecting his dual expertise in literary analysis and writing pedagogy.