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Jonathan Thorndike is Professor of English and Senior Fellow in the Honors Program at Belmont University’s College of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences. He previously served as Director of the Honors Program from 2012 to 2018 and has taught at Alma College, Rocky Mountain College, Lakeland University, and the Japan Center for Michigan Universities.
Education:
- Ph.D., Michigan State University, Specialization: Early 20th Century British Literature
- M.A., Michigan State University
- B.A., Phi Beta Kappa, Michigan State University
Dr. Thorndike's research centers on early 20th-century British literature, especially C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Inklings, as well as James Joyce and American history. He has published extensively on Japanese and British literature, with over 50 essays and several books. His work bridges literary scholarship with historical and cultural analysis, particularly in religious and educational contexts.
He has led numerous study abroad programs to Ireland, England, Japan, China, Greece, and Italy, and has participated in NEH seminars at Harvard University, the University of Arizona, and the East-West Center at the University of Hawaii-Manoa.
Scientific Awards:
- State Library Book-of-the-Year Award for Epperson vs. Arkansas
- Outstanding Faculty Award at Lakeland University
- Belmont’s Presidential Achievement Award
- Alpha Chi Distinguished Service Award
Dr. Thorndike has been deeply involved in honors education, serving as Secretary-Treasurer for the southeast region of Alpha Chi National Honor Society and co-founding the first consortium of Nashville Honors Colleges. He is a New American Colleges and Universities (NACU) Ambassador, promoting collaborative initiatives among member institutions. He has received grant support through NEH seminars and institutional awards for teaching excellence and service.
He teaches the Honors core, General Education courses, and a popular study abroad course at King’s College London on C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, and the Inklings. He is passionate about student empowerment through transformative educational experiences, both domestically and internationally.
