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Shelley Birdsong is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at North Central College, specializing in Hebrew Bible/Old Testament scholarship with a focus on feminist criticism, intertextuality, and prophetic literature. Her academic work bridges historical, theological, and literary analysis of biblical texts.
- B.A., Azusa Pacific University (2004)
- M.A., Claremont School of Theology (2008)
- Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University (2014)
Dr. Birdsong’s research interests center on the Hebrew Prophets, particularly Jeremiah and Isaiah, and the book of Judges. She explores intertextual connections between biblical texts and their historical contexts, while integrating feminist and gender theories to analyze narratives of power, violence, and identity. Her work also intersects with environmental studies, examining biblical perspectives on human-nature relationships.
Her recent publications highlight her expertise in Hebrew Bible exegesis and textual analysis, including a 2024 chapter on 1 Samuel and a 2023 co-edited volume on gender in Judges. Earlier works, such as her 2017 monograph on Jeremiah’s dual versions, demonstrate her commitment to comparative textual studies.
