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Noah D. Gardiner serves as Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of South Carolina's College of Arts and Sciences. His academic journey includes a Ph.D. in Near Eastern Studies from the University of Michigan (2014), followed by positions as Lecturer in Islamic Studies at Michigan and a postdoctoral fellowship at Annemarie Schimmel Kolleg, Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms Universität Bonn. Gardiner's scholarly focus centers on Islamic thought and culture with particular emphasis on Sufism, esotericism, occult sciences, and manuscript culture in the 12th-15th century Arabic-speaking Mediterranean. His research explores the 'science of letters and names' (ʿilm al-huruf wa-al-asmaʾ), religious cosmology, and apocalypticism, examining how mystical ideas move between religious margins and centers. His work reveals significant connections between Islamic occult traditions and other esoteric systems like Jewish Kabbalah. His extensive publication record includes the monograph Ibn Khaldūn versus the Occultists at Barqūq's Court (2020), co-editing the special issue Islamicate Occultism: New Perspectives (2017), and numerous articles in leading journals. His current research focuses on the 13th-century Sufi occultist Aḥmad al-Būnī and the broader occult renaissance in 14th-15th century Cairo. Gardiner actively contributes to the scholarly community through his role as co-organizer of the international online workshop 'Islamic Occult Studies on the Rise' and administrator of the scholarly resource site islamicoccult.org, which showcases emerging scholarship in Islamic esotericism. He teaches courses spanning foundational religion studies to specialized topics including Islam, Qur'an, Hadith, Islamic Theology, Sufism, and Religion and the Fantastic.

• Islamic thought
• Sufism
• Occult sciences
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Joel Palka is an Associate Professor in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University (ASU). His research focuses on Maya archaeology, ethnohistory, and cultural interaction in Mesoamerica, particularly in Chiapas, Mexico. He leads long-term collaborative projects with Lacandon Maya communities, emphasizing ritual landscapes, pilgrimage routes, and subsistence strategies. His work integrates archaeological, ethnographic, and historical methodologies. Key research areas include Mesoamerican warfare, sacred landscapes, and Lacandon Maya cultural resilience. He investigates how ritual practices, such as pilgrimage and cremation, reflect socio-religious dynamics. His projects at sites like Mensabak explore overland trade networks, fortified sanctuaries, and ecological adaptations like aquaculture. Recent studies highlight Lacandon Maya knowledge systems, including indigenous conservation practices and artifact repatriation. His interdisciplinary approach bridges archaeology with contemporary community engagement, addressing themes of identity, environment, and colonial impact. Publications span 30 years, with a focus on ritual symbolism, ethnohistory, and archaeological site analysis. He has collaborated with international scholars and institutions on projects such as the Paso de la Amada ceremonial center and the repatriation of Maya artifacts.

• Archaeology
• Maya Studies
• Cultural Anthropology
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Elizabeth (Lisa) Alexandrin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion at the Faculty of Arts, University of Manitoba . Her academic work bridges Islamic Studies , Sufism , and gender theory , with a focus on visual and textual representations of mysticism. Education: PhD in Islamic Studies, McGill University (2006) MA in Anthropology, University of Toronto (1993) BA in Anthropology, Boston University (1993) Research Interests: Islamic intellectual history Sufism Ismaili thought Body histories Visual piety Key Themes in Publications: Apocalyptic narratives in Fāṭimid Ismāʿīlī thought Qurʾanic calligraphy as spiritual practice Symbolism of walāyah (sainthood) in Sufi texts Intersection of dreams and mystical exegesis Awards: SSHRC Insight Development Grant (2018-2022) Explore SSHRC/University of Manitoba grant (2021-2022) SSHRC standard research grant (2011-2012)

• Islamic Intellectual History
• Sufism
• Ismaili Thought
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Dr. Alexandra von Lieven is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Egyptology at the Free University of Berlin , specializing in Ancient Egyptian mythology, religious studies, and cultural history. She held a fellowship at the Lichtenberg-Kolleg (University of Göttingen) from October 2010 to July 2011. Her research focuses on divine norm transgression in Egyptian myths, analyzing hierarchies, gender roles, and legal frameworks. She explores comparative phenomena in other ancient mythologies to distinguish Egyptian-specific traits from cultural universals. Education : Egyptology and Comparative Religious Studies, with additional studies in Ancient Near Eastern Archaeology, Classical Archaeology, and Indology at the University of Tübingen. Research Highlights : Compiling a comprehensive inventory of deities involved in norm transgression; identifying mythemes related to rape, hierarchies, and gender in the Osiris myth; comparative analysis with other ancient mythologies. Key Publications : Studies on celestial mythology, Thoth's role in cross-cultural traditions, Seth cult sites, divine manifestations in nature, and rituals for goddesses.

• Egyptology
• Ancient Egyptian Mythology
• Comparative Religious Studies
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James Davila is a Professor of Early Jewish Studies at the School of Divinity, University of St Andrews, UK. His work focuses on ancient Jewish and Christian religious texts, with particular expertise in the Dead Sea Scrolls, Old Testament Pseudepigrapha, and late antique theological developments. Research Focus: Interdisciplinary studies of Second Temple literature Specialization: Merkavah mysticism, scriptural exegesis, and ritual studies His research bridges the Jewish and Christian scriptural traditions, examining how ancient texts like 4 Ezra and Hekhalot literature influenced early religious thought. Current projects include analysis of ritual practices in gnostic and mystical traditions. Selected publications highlight his contributions to understanding non-canonical scriptures (2013-2014), including critical editions and studies of ritual frameworks in ancient Jewish mysticism. Professional Networks: Society of Biblical Literature, British New Testament Association Academic Leadership: Principal Investigator for British Academy and Leverhulme Trust projects Contact: jrd4@st-andrews.ac.uk

• Early Jewish Studies
• Dead Sea Scrolls
• Old Testament Pseudepigrapha
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Abraham Winitzer is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. His scholarship focuses on ancient Near East languages (Akkadian, Aramaic, Hebrew) and the cultural/intellectual history of the region, particularly through Akkadian literature and the Hebrew Bible in its ancient context. Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Ancient Near Eastern Religions (2015–present) PhD in Assyriology, Harvard University Research interests include: Mesopotamian divination systems Comparative mythological frameworks (e.g., Nergal/Ereškigal vs. Jacob's ladder) Reception of Mesopotamian traditions in the Hebrew Bible, Judaism, and Islam Historiography of Near Eastern studies, especially A. Leo Oppenheim's legacy His 2023 Journal of Ancient Near Eastern Religions article on divination 2023 Oxford Bibliographies entry on Mesopotamian mythology 2024 Iraq paper linking Nergal/Ereškigal to Genesis Forthcoming Brill book on A. Leo Oppenheim's historiographical ideas reflect a strong engagement with textual interplay and comparative methodologies.

• Ancient Near East languages
• Akkadian literature
• Hebrew Bible in ancient Near Eastern context
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Katja Goebs is an Associate Professor in the Department of Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations at the University of Toronto, where she specializes in Egyptology, particularly ancient Egyptian religion, mythology, kingship, and iconography. She is based at the St. George campus and is actively engaged in research and academic service. Education: DPhil, University of Oxford MA, Universität Hamburg, Germany Her research centers on the cognitive and symbolic dimensions of Egyptian myth, with a focus on the interplay between text and image, royal ideology, and comparative mythology within the ancient Near Eastern and Mediterranean worlds. She investigates how myth functioned in society, the logic behind mythical thinking, and the religious symbolism embedded in royal regalia and funerary texts. The trends in her publications reveal a sustained engagement with mythological structures, divine kingship, and iconographic symbolism across millennia of Egyptian history. Her work bridges philology, religious studies, cognitive science, and art history, offering interdisciplinary insights into ancient Egyptian thought. Scientific Awards and Honors: Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship, Freie Universität Berlin (2011–2012) Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies, University of Birmingham (2015) Kommunizierendes Mitglied, German Archaeological Institute, Cairo She serves on the editorial boards of the book series MythoS and the Journal of Egyptian Archaeology , contributing significantly to the global Egyptological community. While no advising or grant information is available, her international academic footprint—including prior positions at Oxford, UCLA, McGill, and Trinity College Dublin—underscores her prominence in the field. Her research has been supported by major fellowships, and she continues to publish foundational work on Egyptian myth and symbolism. She was on research and study leave from January to June 2023, indicating ongoing scholarly activity.

• Egyptology
• History of Egyptian Religion
• Religion and Cognition
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Nathan Eubank holds the Rev. John A. O’Brien Associate Professorship in Theology at the University of Notre Dame. His primary research focuses on Christianity and Judaism in antiquity, with specialization in the Synoptic Gospels and Pauline epistles. He earned his Ph.D. from Duke University and currently explores themes of merit in early Christian thought and the construction of Christian origins. Education: Ph.D. in Theology, Duke University His research interests include the reception of New Testament texts in antiquity, particularly Matthew’s Gospel and Paul’s letters. He examines how early Christian communities interpreted scriptural traditions while navigating tensions between insider/outsider dynamics and economic metaphors in divine relationships. Recent work analyzes texts like Matthew 5:25-26’s legal imagery and Paul’s use of δικαιοσύνη in discussions of generosity. His 2013 monograph explores Matthew’s celestial economy through debt, wages, and treasure imagery. No scientific awards are listed, though his scholarly contributions significantly impact New Testament studies. He advises graduate students in early Christian literature and runs a research group focused on biblical interpretation in antiquity.

• Christianity and Judaism in Antiquity
• Synoptic Gospels
• Pauline Epistles
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Prof. Dr. Annette Zgoll is a Professor at the Department of Ancient Near Eastern Studies , Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, and a member of the Academy of Sciences in Göttingen (2010–present). She co-directs the interdisciplinary Collegium Mythologicum (2011–present) and leads the DFG Research Group 2064 STRATA (2016–present), focusing on mythological stratification and cross-cultural storytelling. Her research spans comparative mythology, hylistic theory, and the interplay between myth, ritual, and cultural transmission. Director of the Collegium Mythologicum (2011–present) Principal Investigator for DFG STRATA Research Group (2020–present) Editorial roles in the Mythological Studies series (De Gruyter, 2019–present) Her research interests include: myth as a polymorphous and polystratic Erzählstoff (narrative material), stratification analysis of mythological traditions, and hylistic methods for reconstructing myth variants across texts, images, and rituals. She specializes in comparative studies of Mesopotamian, Egyptian, Greek, and Roman myths, particularly those involving celestial descent, underworld journeys, and divine-human interactions. Recent scientific awards include the Peregrinus Prize (2023) for innovative mythological research. She has organized international conferences like the First International Early Career Researchers’ Conference on New Approaches to Myths (2023) and co-edited volumes such as Was vom Himmel kommt (2021), analyzing sky-origin myths across ancient Mediterranean cultures. Teaching includes courses on Hittite language, comparative myth studies, and interdisciplinarity. She collaborates with institutions like Oxford University and the University of Helsinki, and her lab/team activities involve the Collegium Mythologicum and DFG STRATA Group , advancing transmedia and cross-cultural myth analysis.

• Mythology
• Comparative Mythology
• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
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Robert G. Morrison is the George Lincoln Skolfield, Jr. Professor of Religion and Middle Eastern and North African Studies at Bowdoin College, where he also directs the Middle Eastern and North African Studies Program. He joined Bowdoin in 2008 after serving on the faculty at Whitman College from 2001 to 2008. His research lies at the intersection of religion, science, and intellectual history, with a focus on the academic study of Islam and Judaism. His work explores the role of science—particularly astronomy, cosmology, and natural philosophy—in Islamic and Jewish texts, as well as in broader comparative theological frameworks. His publications reflect a deep engagement with medieval Islamic and Jewish scientific thought, including major contributions to the New Cambridge History of Islam and the Cambridge History of Science . His articles examine topics such as lunar crescent visibility, celestial motion, natural theology, and the ethical dimensions of astronomy, revealing a consistent interest in how religious worldviews shape and are shaped by scientific reasoning. 2009 World Prize for the Book of the Year of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Islamic studies Morrison has advised numerous graduate students and mentored junior scholars, though specific names are not listed in the available text. His research has been supported by academic institutions and scholarly presses, enabling the publication of monographs and co-edited volumes on intellectual exchange in the medieval Mediterranean. He has also delivered public lectures at Harvard Divinity School and participated in media discussions on Islam and science. He is affiliated with the Department of Religion at Bowdoin College, where his work contributes to interdisciplinary programs in Middle Eastern and North African Studies. His forthcoming book, Merchants of Knowledge , promises to further illuminate the networks of scholarly exchange between the Ottoman Empire and Renaissance Europe.

• History of Science
• Islamic Studies
• Jewish Studies
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Jessica A. Boon is an Associate Professor and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, with adjunct appointments in History and Women’s and Gender Studies. She specializes in medieval and Renaissance Catholicism, focusing on Spanish mysticism, Passion spirituality, and the intersections of gender, race, and disability in religious texts. Her work examines embodiment through medical, emotional, and material frameworks in premodern contexts. Education Ph.D. in Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania (2004) B.A. in Humanities, Yale University (1998) Research Focus Boon investigates the physiological and cognitive dimensions of mystical experience in medieval Iberia, particularly through Castilian 'recollection' mysticism. Her current project analyzes Passion meditation as a tool for Spanish imperial identity formation, exploring pain, gender, and religious-racial dynamics. She emphasizes Christianity's interactions with Judaism, Islam, and global religions in her courses. Awards and Honors Bishko Prize (2008, 2021) for best articles in Iberian history Medieval Feminist Scholarship Article Prize (2019) ACLS Ryskamp Fellowship (2015) Javits Fellowship (1998) Multiple UNC awards for teaching and research (2013–2024) Teaching Courses include Religion and Medicine, Medieval Christian Cultures, Race/Sexuality/Disability in Christianity, and graduate seminars on theory and bodyminds.

• Christian Mysticism
• Medieval and Early Modern Religion
• History of Gender and Sexuality
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Luca Lombardo is an Associate Professor of Philology of Italian Literature at the University of Bergamo, Department of Letters, Philosophy, and Communication. His research focuses on Dante Studies, medieval textual cultures, and the interplay between classical and vernacular traditions. Degree in Modern Literature, University of Palermo (2004) PhD in Italian Studies and Classical-Medieval Philology, Ca' Foscari University of Venice (2010) From 2010–2014, he worked as a Research Fellow at Ca' Foscari on Albertino Mussato's Epistole metrica , and from 2015–2019 as Post-Doctoral Research Fellow/Assistant Professor at Notre Dame on Dante's Florentine vernacular culture. His 2013 monograph Boethius in Dante and 2020 critical edition of Mussato's Epistole metrici established him as a leading scholar in classical-reception studies. Recent publications (2022–2024) explore Dante's metaletterary strategies, Pythagorean philosophical influences, and vernacular theological remakes. He teaches graduate courses on Italian Philology and Dantesque Philology & Criticism , maintaining office hours via email and remote meetings. Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2019–2022) As co-editor of thematic volumes, he bridges historical philology with modern critical methodologies, emphasizing manuscript culture's role in shaping literary identity.

• Italian Philology
• Dante Studies
• Medieval Literature
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Francesca Leoni is a Research Fellow and curator at the Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology, University of Oxford. She specializes in Islamic art with a focus on cross-cultural exchanges, occult sciences, and modern Middle Eastern art. Her roles include being the Yousef Jameel Curator of Islamic Art (2011–16) and Research Associate at the Khalili Research Centre. She has held teaching and curatorial positions at the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Rice University. Education: Laurea Degree in Oriental Languages and Civilizations from Istituto Universitario L’Orientale di Napoli (1999), MA and PhD from Princeton University (2005, 2008) Her research interests span book arts, cross-cultural interactions between the Islamic world and Europe/Asia, circulation of technologies, occultism, and contemporary Middle Eastern art. She has received grants from the Leverhulme Trust, Barakat Trust, Art Fund, and British Institute for Persian Studies. Recent publications explore Islamicate occult sciences, Sufi talismans, and mystical art. Her work bridges historical analysis with modern artistic interpretations, emphasizing themes like the supernatural, poetic imagery, and cultural authenticity. Notable collaborations include co-editing Islamicate Occult Sciences in Theory and Practice (Brill, 2020) and curating the 2016 exhibition Power and Protection: Islamic Art and the Supernatural . She has contributed to international journals and museum catalogues.

• Islamic Art
• Cross-cultural Exchanges
• History of Technologies
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Dr. Maria Verhoeff is an Assistant Professor of Historical Theology and Vice Dean of Education at the Evangelical Theological Faculty, Leuven. She holds a PhD in Theology and Religious Studies (2016) and has held roles including Academic Vice Dean for Research (2018-2022) and Policy Advisor (2014-2018). Her academic work focuses on the intersection of Early Christianity, Patristics, and the Philosophy of Friendship. Education PhD in Theology and Religious Studies (2016), ETF Leuven NOSTER Certificate (2013), ETF Leuven PhD Program Master of Specialized Studies in Theology (2009), KU Leuven Degree in Theology (2006), ETF Leuven Preparatory Scientific Education (2000), Jacobus Fruytier School, Netherlands Maria Verhoeff's research explores the theological and ethical dimensions of friendship in John Chrysostom's writings, emphasizing communal salvation and the social nature of Christian identity. Her work reinterprets Chrysostom's use of economic metaphors in almsgiving and the pedagogical role of celestial imagery in soteriology. She connects Graeco-Roman euergetism with Judeo-Christian gift-giving traditions to frame divine relationships. Her publications highlight a trajectory from Chrysostom's moral formation through friendship to the ecclesiastical leadership models in early Christianity. She analyzes how celestial imagery and debt metaphors serve as tools for Christian mystagogy and social soteriology, prioritizing community over individual virtue cultivation.

• Early Christianity
• Historical Theology
• Philosophy of Friendship
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Prof. Dr. Fatma Zehra PATTABANOĞLU is a full professor at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences , Department of Philosophy, since 2023. Previously, she served as an Associate Professor (2017-2023) and Assistant Professor (2012-2017) at the same institution. Her research spans Islamic Philosophy , Turkish Islamic Thought , and Moral Philosophy , with a focus on historical intersections with science and ethics.

• Islamic Philosophy
• Turkish Islamic Thought
• Moral Philosophy
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