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Steven Watts, PhD, is the Dean of the Chapel and Assistant Professor of History at Crandall University. He holds a PhD from the University of St. Andrews, along with an MLitt from the same institution, a MCS from Regent College, and a BA from Simon Fraser University. His academic work focuses on medieval religious history, particularly the Dominican Order, early Christian movements, and the formation of Christian identity. Watts has held prestigious awards including the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship and Holbeck Charitable Trust Scholarship.
Education:
- BA, Simon Fraser University
- MCS, Regent College
- MLitt & PhD, University of St. Andrews
Research Interests:
Dr. Watts specializes in the intersection of medieval spirituality and institutional development. His work examines how religious orders like the Dominicans shaped theological identity through preaching, hagiography, and disciplinary practices. He explores themes such as demonic possession narratives as tools of ecclesiastical authority, the role of doubt in medieval religious communities, and the evolution of Christian devotional practices from antiquity to the high Middle Ages.
Publications Overview:
His research spans monastic leadership, medieval Christian preaching strategies, and the sociocultural dimensions of religious conversion. Recent work contextualizes Dominican missionary efforts in 13th-century England and analyzes how possession accounts were used to reinforce theological certainties.
Awards:
- Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship (Pontifical Institute of Mediaeval Studies)
- Holbeck Charitable Trust Scholarship (St Andrews)
- Saltire Scholarship (St Andrews)
Advising & Grants:
No specific advising roles or grant information detailed in current records.
Labs/Teams:
Currently no lab affiliations explicitly listed, though his role as Dean of Chapel suggests involvement in campus spiritual life initiatives.
