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Jesse Spohnholz is a Professor of History at Washington State University (WSU), affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as Director of the History for the 21st Century initiative, a global educational project offering innovative curricula. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. from the University of Iowa (2004), an M.Litt. from the Reformation Studies Institute at the University of St. Andrews (1999), and a B.A. from Reed College (1996).
Spohnholz’s research focuses on Reformation-era Germany and the Netherlands, emphasizing toleration practices, refugee experiences, and historical memory. His major publications include The Tactics of Toleration (2011), The Convent of Wesel (2017), and Ruptured Lives: Refugee Crises in Historical Perspective (2020). A recent collaborative book, Dutch Reformed Protestants in the Holy Roman Empire (2024), examines 16th-century religious exile communities.
His work bridges academic scholarship and public education, with projects funded by the NEH and Dutch Research Council. He has received prestigious teaching awards, including the Sahlin Faculty Excellence Award (2022) and University Distinguished Teaching Fellowship (2017). His research explores themes like confessional coexistence, refugee networks, and the intersection of history with contemporary issues such as migration and memory.
Grants and collaborations include a seven-year Dutch Research Council project (€750,000) with Mirjam van Veen. His advisory work has influenced curricula development, emphasizing student-centered approaches in world history education. Spohnholz actively participates in international academic networks, serving as Scholar in Residence at the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam (2013–2014).
