Shamma Boyarin

Dr. Shamma Boyarin is an Assistant Professor in the English Department at the University of Victoria, also affiliated with Religious Studies and Medieval Studies programs. He holds a PhD in Comparative Literature from the University of California, Berkeley. His research spans medieval Hebrew and Arabic literature, biblical studies, and the intersection of medieval thought with contemporary popular culture, particularly heavy metal music and white supremacist ideologies.

Education:

• BA in Comparative Literature, University of California, Berkeley
• PhD in Comparative Literature (Arabic, Hebrew, English), University of California, Berkeley

Research focuses on medieval Iberian and Near Eastern literatures, comparative studies between Hebrew and Arabic traditions, and the religious underpinnings of antisemitism. Recent work explores the 'metal medievalism' phenomenon, linking medieval themes to heavy metal music. He has organized conferences on Metal Studies at UVic.

Publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches, connecting medieval texts to modern cultural expressions. No awards explicitly noted in provided materials.

He has advised no listed students and no grants highlighted. Active in organizing academic events, such as conferences on Metal Studies, showcasing his engagement with transdisciplinary scholarship.