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Milton Moreland is the 21st President of Centre College, a position he assumed in 2020 after serving as Provost and Professor at Rhodes College. He holds a PhD in Ancient History, Archaeology, and Religion from Claremont Graduate University and a BA in History from the University of Memphis. His academic work bridges archaeology and religious studies, with a focus on Roman Galilee and early Christianity.
- BA in History, University of Memphis (with honors)
- MA and PhD, Claremont Graduate University
His research explores the intersection of material culture and textual traditions in the ancient Mediterranean, particularly how archaeology informs biblical studies. Moreland has directed fieldwork in Jordan, Turkey, Greece, and Israel, and was a senior staff member of the Sepphoris Regional Archaeological Project for over two decades. His scholarship emphasizes social memory, economic contexts, and the cultural dynamics of early Christian communities.
His recent publications reveal a sustained engagement with Q source, the historical Jesus, and the role of archaeology in documentary media. Themes across his work include the critique of historical sensationalism, the integration of archaeological data into biblical interpretation, and the sociorhetorical functions of religious narratives.
- Cleo Dunning-Alfred Billingsley Cemetery Preservation Award (PAAC)
Moreland has mentored students in field archaeology and undergraduate research, though specific advisees are not listed. He has led academic initiatives, directed research centers, and secured major funding for faculty development and student support. At Centre, he has raised over $200 million for financial aid, infrastructure, and faculty salaries. He is actively involved in campus well-being and community engagement efforts.
He founded the Lynne and Henry Turley Memphis Center and directed the Rhodes Institute for Regional Studies. His leadership combines academic rigor with institutional vision, promoting experiential learning and civic engagement.
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