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Zachary Matus is an Associate Professor in the History Department at Boston College. His research focuses on the intellectual and cultural history of Europe during the High and Late Middle Ages, particularly the intersections between religious, magical, and scientific activities. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and is a past Fulbright Scholar. His work examines how Franciscans justified alchemy as a Christian practice amid ecclesiastical skepticism.
- Education: Ph.D., Harvard University
Professor Matus explores topics like alchemy’s role in medieval theology, apocalypticism, and the legacy of figures like Roger Bacon. His publications include Franciscans and the Elixir of Life (2017) and articles on alchemical theology and medieval science.
His scientific awards include the Fulbright Scholarship. While no advising or grant details are provided, his research highlights the dynamic interplay between medieval science and religious thought.
