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Shem Miller is an Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy & Religion at the University of Mississippi, College of Liberal Arts. He is based in Bryant Hall and teaches a wide array of undergraduate courses in religion, biblical studies, and philosophy.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Religion, Florida State University (2012)
- M.A. in Jewish Studies, Hebrew University of Jerusalem (2003)
- M.A. in Religious Studies, McGill University (2005)
- B.A. in Religion, Liberty University (1999)
His research lies at the intersection of orality, performance, memory, and media criticism, primarily focused on the Dead Sea Scrolls and Second Temple Judaism. He applies interdisciplinary frameworks to analyze how religious knowledge was preserved, performed, and transmitted in ancient Jewish communities. His work bridges textual analysis with sociological and cognitive models of cultural memory.
His recent publications, including a monograph with Brill and articles in leading journals such as Journal of Biblical Literature and Oral Tradition, demonstrate a consistent focus on performative aspects of sectarian texts, especially in the Rule texts and Hodayot. These works reflect deep engagement with theories of orality, embodiment, and identity formation in early religious groups.
While no scientific awards are listed, his scholarly contributions are significant within the field of ancient religious texts. He has no listed advisees or grants in the provided text.
He teaches courses such as Comparative World Religions, The Hebrew Bible, New Testament, Philosophy of Religion, Science and Religion, Sex and the Bible, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, indicating a broad pedagogical range across religious traditions and critical themes.
