Nancy Warren

Professor Nancy Warren is a scholar in Medieval and Early Modern literature and culture at Texas A&M University. Her research focuses on intersections of gender, religion, and nationality, with special attention to female spirituality and transnational literary approaches across England, France, and Spain.

Education:

• Ph.D., Indiana University, 1997
• M.A., Indiana University, 1992
• B.A., Vanderbilt University, 1991

Research Interests:

Warren examines how medieval religious practices intersected with political and economic systems, emphasizing the permeability of monastic life to worldly influences. She explores female agency in religious and political spheres through works like Spiritual Economics and Women of God and Arms, which highlight roles of women in historical conflicts and spiritual movements.

Key Awards:

• National Humanities Center Fellowship (2007–2008)
• Gustave O. Arlt Award (2004)
• British Academy Neil Ker Memorial Grant (2003)

Grants & Fellowships: Her work has been supported by major humanities institutions, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of her scholarship bridging literature, history, and religion.

Publications: Her monographs and edited volumes analyze transnational literary trends, vernacular theology, and the role of women in medieval and early modern religio-political contexts.