Randal W. Allred

Randal W. Allred serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of English at Brigham Young University-Hawaii (BYUH), where he has contributed to academic and spiritual discourse through university-wide engagements since at least 1995.

His scholarly work centers on literary and rhetorical analysis within religious contexts, particularly examining metaphorical frameworks in Latter-day Saint (LDS) traditions. Research interests include the intersection of war symbolism and theological rhetoric, as demonstrated in his exploration of LDS discourse patterns and linguistic strategies in faith-based communication.

Notable contributions include the 2008 David O. McKay Lecture "Fight The Good Fight: War as a Metaphor in LDS Discourse," which critically analyzed military metaphors in religious texts, and a 1999 university devotional reflecting his dual commitment to academic rigor and spiritual mentorship within BYUH's faith-based educational environment.