Kristin Doll

Kristin Doll is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at Seattle University, part of the College of Arts & Sciences. Her expertise spans Comparative Religious Studies, Medieval Christianity, and historical disasters such as church fires. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Northwestern University, with a focus on medieval Christianity, and has taught courses emphasizing active learning and global perspectives.

Education:

• BA (summa cum laude) in English and Anthropology, Minnesota State University, Mankato
• MLS in Interdisciplinary Medieval Studies, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
• Ph.D. in Religious Studies (Medieval Christianity), Northwestern University

Research Interests: Dr. Doll’s work explores church fires and reconstruction, disaster theory, pilgrimage, Marian devotion, saints’ cults, and the intersection of violence and religious institutions. Her dissertation, Church Aflame: The 1112 Burning and Repair of the Cathedral of Laon, integrates these themes. She also studies mysticism, medieval languages (French, Latin), and English history.

Teaching: She designs dynamic courses using activities like analyzing Jewish haggadot, virtual tours of the Blue Mosque, and pandemic-inspired discussions on Hindu death practices. She prioritizes connecting academic content to lived experiences.