Scott Foran

Dr. Scott Foran serves as Assistant Professor of English within the Faculty of Christianity, Culture, and Human Expression at Montreat College, a position he assumed in 2022. His responsibilities encompass teaching creative writing and literature courses, alongside editorial duties for the Flannery O'Connor Society newsletter. Dr. Foran contributes to the academic community through his interdisciplinary approach that merges literary scholarship with creative practice.

His educational journey includes:

• B.A. in English from Simpson University
• M.A. in English from California State University, Chico
• M.A. in Mythological Studies from Pacifica Graduate Institute
• Ph.D. in Mythological Studies (emphasis: Depth Psychology) from Pacifica Graduate Institute

Dr. Foran's scholarly and creative work centers on mythology, Depth Psychology, and American literature, particularly the writings of Flannery O'Connor. He investigates archetypal patterns in narrative, the psychological underpinnings of myth, and the application of Jungian theory to literary analysis. His creative outputs—including poetry, fiction, and nonfiction—frequently engage with classical myths to explore contemporary human experiences, demonstrating a seamless integration of critical theory and artistic expression.

Analysis of Dr. Foran's recent publications (2023-2026) reveals a trajectory of deepening engagement with mythological reinterpretation. His 2026 monograph on Flannery O'Connor employs the concept of 'Nekyia' (a descent into the underworld) to analyze spiritual crises in Wise Blood, while his poetry collections (e.g., the blue door, 2025) and individual poems (e.g., 'longing for persephone', 2025) rework Greek myths through psychological and symbolic lenses. This body of work illustrates a consistent methodology where creative and critical endeavors inform one another, advancing interdisciplinary dialogue between literature, psychology, and mythology.