Jonathan Goossen

Jonathan Goossen serves as Associate Professor of English and Chair of Humanities at Ambrose University, specializing in English Renaissance literature with concentrated expertise in Shakespearean and Jonsonian drama alongside classical literary theory and American literature.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD from Dalhousie University
• MA from University of Saskatchewan
• BA (Hons) from University of Saskatchewan
• BCM from Bethany College

Research centers on Renaissance literary analysis, particularly Aristotle's influence on Shakespeare and Jonson's comedies as demonstrated in his Routledge monograph, with recent expansion into Janet Lewis's tragic narratives in American literature. Signature courses include EN 235 Tragedy and Comedy, EN 338 The Renaissance Imagination, and EN 389 Early Literary Theory, reflecting his dual focus on classical foundations and early modern applications.

Publication trends reveal consistent scholarly engagement with Renaissance drama's theological and philosophical dimensions, evolving from classical reception studies toward contemporary American literary analysis while maintaining core focus on comedic and tragic structures.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising activities and research grants remain unspecified in available documentation. His role as Eastern Orthodox deacon informs theological perspectives in literary scholarship, particularly regarding Shakespeare's Measure for Measure.

No dedicated research laboratories or collaborative teams are referenced in institutional materials.