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Santha Bhattacharji is a Research Fellow at the Faculty of English, University of Oxford, and holds the roles of Senior Tutor at St. Benet’s Hall and Fellow by Special Election at Blackfriars Hall. She specializes in Old and Middle English literature, Christian spirituality, and medieval mysticism.
Education:
- B.A. in English, Somerville College, Oxford
- PhD, University of Bristol
Her research focuses on the intersection of medieval literature and spiritual experience, particularly in works like Pearl, The Wanderer, and The Seafarer, as well as the writings of Margery Kempe and Julian of Norwich. She explores themes such as liturgical symbolism, emotional expression in religious contexts, and metaphorical evolution in hagiography.
She has contributed to edited volumes and journals, including essays on medieval contemplation pedagogy and monastic traditions. Her work bridges literary analysis with theological inquiry, emphasizing lived spirituality in historical texts.
Affiliations:
- Senior Tutor, St. Benet’s Hall
- Fellow by Special Election, Blackfriars Hall
- President, Churches’ Fellowship for Psychical and Spiritual Studies
