Sarah Winters

Dr. Sarah Winters is an Associate Professor in the Department of English Studies at Nipissing University, within the Faculty of Arts and Science. She holds a full-time faculty position and specializes in Children's Literature, Fantasy, Fandom, and Theology and Literature. Her research critically examines representations of evil in British High Fantasy since 1950 and explores intersections between theology, culture, and narrative.

Education:

• PhD, University of Toronto
• MA, University of Otago
• BA, University of Otago

Research Interests: Winters focuses on analyzing evil in fantasy works, particularly through the lens of Christian theology, and its portrayal in authors like C.S. Lewis and J.K. Rowling. She also engages with pedagogical methods, co-teaching strategies, and the role of fandom in literary interpretation. Her work bridges cultural, religious, and narrative studies to address themes of morality, identity, and authorial intent.

Recent Article Trends: Her publications span from 2001 to 2018, emphasizing children’s literature and fantasy, with a strong focus on evil’s literary and theological manifestations. She also addresses educational frameworks, such as using fan vidding for teaching and co-teaching dynamics in higher education.

Awards: No scientific awards or fellowships are explicitly listed in the provided text.

Advising and Grants: While no advisees or grants are documented here, her articles suggest active engagement in academic collaboration and mentorship, particularly in fantasy literature and pedagogy.