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Pamela J. Walker is a Professor of History at Carleton University, specializing in Modern European and British history, women’s and gender studies, and the history of race and religion. She holds a Ph.D. from Rutgers University and has held significant academic roles, including Director of the Centre for Initiatives in Education (2007–2012) and Joint Chair in Women’s Studies between Carleton University and the University of Ottawa (2011–2014). Her research explores intersections of religion, gender, and colonialism, with notable projects on African American history and British racial identity. She is co-developing a Reacting to the Past role-playing game on suffragette activism and a study of transatlantic Protestant missions in 19th-century Britain.
Education:
- B.A. in History, Concordia University
- M.A. in History, York University
- Ph.D. in History, Rutgers University
Research Interests:
- British women’s suffrage movements and militant tactics
- Racial identity and Protestantism in late 19th-century Britain
- Women’s religious leadership and activism
- Colonial missions and gendered colonialism
Awards & Grants:
- 2019 Brilliancy Prize for innovative teaching with Reacting to the Past
- 2002 Teaching Excellence Award (Carleton)
- SSHRC Research Grant (2007–2010)
Advising & Grants:
- Supervised five doctoral students, including Maren Wood (UNC Chapel Hill) and Kirsten Leng (UMichigan)
- Recipient of major grants supporting research on religious missions and gender
Her current projects include redefining 'British race' through Protestant missions and a pedagogical focus on immersive role-play games to teach historical empathy.
