John Turner

John Turner is Professor of Religious History at George Mason University, specializing in American religion, Mormonism, and colonial New England. His publications include award-winning biographies of Brigham Young and Joseph Smith, with forthcoming work on Plymouth Colony. He supervises doctoral candidates in American religious history and maintains active scholarly engagement through johngturner.com.

Teaching encompasses American religious history, Mormon studies, and colonial history, developed through previous appointments at the University of South Alabama. Office hours available by appointment in Horizon Hall 3116.