Joseph E. Church

Joseph E. Church serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of English, General Literature and Rhetoric at Binghamton University, where he contributes to undergraduate and graduate programs including the 4+1 Degree pathway.

His academic foundation was built through BA, MA, and PhD degrees earned at the University of California at Irvine, establishing expertise in literary and interdisciplinary studies.

Professor Church's research spans four interconnected domains:

• 19th-century American literary traditions and canonical works
• Existential philosophical frameworks in literature
• Cross-disciplinary examinations of philosophy, psychology, and film theory
• Religious studies perspectives in textual analysis

His pedagogical excellence was formally recognized with Binghamton University's Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching during the 2007-2008 academic year, highlighting his commitment to student engagement and instructional innovation.

Based in office TU 141, he maintains active faculty participation through departmental resources, events, and creative writing initiatives within the English program.