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Melissa Johnson is an Associate Professor and current Associate Provost for Undergraduate Education and Dean at Biola University’s School of Humanities and Social Sciences. She has held leadership roles in the Core Curriculum Committee and Academic Policy Advisory Group.
- Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University
- M.A., University of Dallas
- B.A., Biola University
Her research focuses on the intersection of literature and theology in early modern English works, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to enhance Christian liberal arts education. She has mentored students and faculty in Torrey Honors College over a 16-year tenure.
Her publication on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing reflects her engagement with foundational texts in Western civilization. Affiliated with the Modern Language Association, Renaissance Society of America, and Conference on Christianity and Literature, she contributes to scholarly dialogues blending literary analysis and theological themes.
- 2017 Biola University Award for Mentoring Faculty
- 2011 Biola University Professor of the Year
Her roles include mentoring students, shaping academic policy, and presenting at regional and national conferences on topics like Dostoevsky’s economic vision and Milton’s depiction of hell.
