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Joel Christensen is a Professor of Classical and Early Mediterranean Studies at Brandeis University, with affiliations in Comparative Literature and Culture. He previously taught at the University of Texas at San Antonio (2007-2016) and has held fellowships and visiting roles at institutions such as Harvard University’s Center for Hellenic Studies, Phillips Exeter Academy, and Brandeis University.
- Ph.D. in Classics from New York University (2007)
- Advanced Certificate in Poetics and Theory
- M.A. and B.A. from Brandeis University
Christensen’s research focuses on Greek epic poetry, mythology, linguistics, and literary theory, with particular emphasis on Homeric epics, archaic poetry, and the intersection of narrative and psychology. His work includes interdisciplinary approaches to myth, rhetoric, and cognitive modeling in ancient texts.
His publications include A Beginner’s Guide to Homer (2013), Homer’s Thebes (2019), A Commentary on the Homeric Battle of Frogs and Mice (2018), and The Many-Minded Man: the Odyssey, Psychology, and the Therapy of Epic (2020). These works explore themes in Homeric studies, literary criticism, and classical education, reflecting his broad engagement with ancient narratives and their modern interpretations.
- Society for Classical Studies’ Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Collegiate Level (2013)
- APA Award for Excellence in Teaching at the Collegiate Level (2013)
- Center for Hellenic Studies Fellow (2013)
- UTSA President's Distinguished Achievement Award (2012)
- Distinguished Martin Wiener Lecturer (2014)
- Visiting Scholar at Phillips Exeter Academy (2015)
- Teaching and Learning Fellow at Brandeis University (2017-2018)
Christensen actively disseminates classical scholarship through his website Sententiae Antiquae and his Twitter account @sentantiq, focusing on ancient Greek and Roman texts, mythology, and literary analysis.
