Walker Cosgrove

Walker Cosgrove is a Professor of History at Dordt University. Trained as a medievalist, his expertise spans ancient and medieval history, with a focus on pre-modern religious history and historical memory. He co-teaches an Italian Renaissance course featuring a field study trip to Florence, Italy.

• PhD in Medieval Europe from Saint Louis University (2012)
• MA in Church History from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (2004)
• BA in History from Taylor University (2000)

His research explores how societies interpret and transmit historical narratives, particularly in contexts of Crusades, Islamic history, and Medieval European culture. He emphasizes understanding pre-modern perspectives on the human condition through primary texts.

Courses include Core 140 (Roots of Western Culture), Hist 220 (Ancient History), Hist 221 (Medieval Europe), and specialized classes on the Crusades, Dante, and Modern Middle East. His publications analyze medieval violence and terminological frameworks in crusading history.