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André Gagné is a Full Professor and Chair of the Department of Theological Studies at Concordia University, currently on research leave (July-December 2025). His work bridges theology, political science, and sociology with global recognition through 400+ media features in outlets like The New York Times, The Guardian, and Le Monde. Education: Conjoint PhD from Université catholique de Louvain and Université de Montréal M.A. from Université de Montréal B.Th. from Université de Montréal His research centers on Christian Political Thought (examining theology-state dynamics), Global Pentecostal and Charismatic movements (analyzing their sociopolitical impact worldwide), and Reception History of the Bible (tracing interpretive trajectories across cultures). This interdisciplinary approach integrates historical analysis with contemporary case studies, particularly focusing on evangelical movements in the Americas and Europe. His eight books and recent journal articles reveal consistent thematic focus: the weaponization of spiritual warfare rhetoric in politics, apocalyptic narratives in populist movements, and religious violence in Western traditions. The 2024 publications on Trump-era evangelicalism demonstrate methodological innovation through media discourse analysis combined with theological critique. Scientific awards: Newsmaker of the Week (4 times) Newsmaker of the Month (4 times) President's Opinion Leader of the Year (2016) Expert Communicator of the Year (2024) Dr. Gagné supervises MA students in Theological Studies and PhD candidates in Individualized Programs and Humanities. His policy impact is evidenced by service on Public Safety Canada's National Expert Committee on Countering Radicalization to Violence (2023-2025), where he contributed theological perspectives on religious extremism. His media engagement strategy represents a deliberate effort to translate academic research for public discourse. He co-directs the Spirit, State, and Society podcast and maintains affiliations with Concordia's Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance, Université de Sherbrooke's Centre de recherche Société, Droit et Religions, and the multi-university Political Theology Research Group (McGill, Concordia, UdeM, ULaval).

• Christian Political Thought
• Global Pentecostal and Charismatic movements
• Reception of the Bible

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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Mohammad Fazlhashemi is a Professor of Islamic Theology and Philosophy at Uppsala University's Department of Theology (Systematic Theology). His work bridges Islamic intellectual traditions with contemporary issues like democracy, environmental ethics, and interreligious dialogue. Current affiliations: Uppsala University, Faculty of Theology Key research areas: Islamic political philosophy, ecotheology, gender in Islam, and theological responses to modernity Email: mohammad.fazlhashemi@teol.uu.se Recent publications highlight trends in Islamic ecoethics (e.g., Islamic Ecotheology , 2025), critical analysis of classical texts (e.g., Critical-constructive interpretation of Islamic documents , 2024), and political theology (e.g., Justifying political decisions through theological arguments , 2016). His scholarship often engages comparative frameworks, as seen in works like Occidentalism (2005) and Shiʿite Salafism? (2022). Mohammad Fazlhashemi's impact spans both academic and public discourse, with contributions to debates on Islam and modernity in outlets like Expressen and Svenska Dagbladet . His co-authored book Visdomens hus: Muslimska idévärldar 600 - 2000 (2017) demonstrates his interest in Islamic intellectual history across eras.

• Islamic Theology
• Islamic Philosophy
• Political Thought
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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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Gabriele Boccaccini is a Professor of New Testament and Second Temple Judaism in the Department of Near Eastern Studies at the University of Michigan since 2002. He holds a Ph.D. in Judaic Studies from the University of Turin (1991) and has held visiting professorships at BIBLIA (Italy), Institute for Secular Humanistic Judaism (Detroit), Ecumenical Theological Seminary, and Waldensian Faculty of Theology. His research focuses on Second Temple Judaism Jewish-Christian relations Apocalyptic literature Dead Sea Scrolls Rabbinic origins Jewish intellectual history He has received numerous awards including the LSA Excellence in Education Award (1999), University of Turin Post-Doctoral Grant (1992), and the Italian Doctoral Grant in Judaic Studies (1987). His work spans over 50 publications, including monographs on Middle Judaism and edited translations of key biblical scholarship. As a leader in interfaith dialogue, Boccaccini has served on the founding committees of the Camaldoli Conferences Italian Ecumenical Association Greater Detroit Interfaith Round Table and contributed extensively to journals like Henoch and Amicizia Ebraico-Cristiana .

• Second Temple Judaism
• Christian Origins
• Jewish-Christian Relations
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Laura Quick is an Associate Professor of Hebrew Bible at the University of Oxford and a Tutorial Fellow of Theology and Religion at Worcester College. Her academic work bridges biblical studies with comparative ancient Near Eastern literary culture, focusing on the intersection of language, gender, and ritual in the Hebrew Bible. Research Focus: Beauty and aesthetics in the Hebrew Bible and ancient Near East; body symbolism in biblical and Dead Sea Scroll texts; philological gender analysis; ritual and liturgical studies Academic Roles: Editorial Board, Hebrew Studies; Steering Committee, Philology in Hebrew Studies (SBL); External Member, Sheffield Institute for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies Recent publications examine topics ranging from cosmetic practices in Esther and Ruth to the mythological background of Isaiah 14. Her scholarship frequently engages with Deuteronomy, Dead Sea Scrolls, and Septuagint studies, employing comparative methods to analyze textual strategies and cultural exchange. She teaches Hebrew poetry, ritual, and liturgy, contributing to both undergraduate and postgraduate theological education at Oxford.

• Hebrew Bible
• Ancient Near Eastern Literary Culture
• Biblical Philology
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Matthias Riedl is Associate Professor in the Department of Historical Studies at Central European University (CEU), where he is also a member of the Center for Religious Studies and the Doctoral School of History. He holds affiliations with the Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies and has taught extensively in comparative political thought and religious history. His academic career includes prior roles as Lecturer in Political Science at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, Visiting Assistant Professor at Duke University, and Visiting Lecturer at Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. His educational background includes an M.A. and Ph.D. (summa cum laude) from the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg. His research lies at the intersection of religion and politics, focusing on intellectual history, apocalypticism, and radical religious movements from late antiquity to the early modern period. He has a strong interest in comparative frameworks, including non-Western political thought and religious dissent across cultures. Riedl’s recent publications explore themes such as apocalyptic violence, the political theology of Thomas Müntzer and Joachim of Fiore, and the secularization of religious concepts in modern ideologies. His work bridges historical analysis with philosophical inquiry, often engaging with theorists like Eric Voegelin and Karl Löwith. The articles reflect a consistent focus on millenarian thought, revolutionary agency, and the symbolic continuity of apocalyptic traditions across epochs. Among his scientific contributions are numerous peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and edited volumes on topics ranging from the ordering of time to the city as a symbolic center. Though no formal awards are listed, his extensive publication record and international academic engagements reflect scholarly recognition. Riedl has supervised numerous doctoral and master’s students on diverse topics including church-state relations, religious violence, and comparative theology. He has directed multiple international summer schools on religion and politics, often in collaboration with institutions like Duke University. His research is supported by long-term projects and interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly through the Eranos Conferences. He is actively involved in research groups and has contributed to collective works on prophets, time, and the secular sphere in theology. His ongoing monograph on Thomas Müntzer underscores his commitment to understanding revolutionary religious thought in historical context.

• Religion and Politics
• Intellectual History
• Political Theology
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Natalie E. Latteri is an Adjunct Professor and Part-Time Faculty member at the University of San Francisco, teaching courses on Jewish-Christian Relations within the Swig Program in Jewish Studies and Social Justice. She holds a PhD in History from the University of New Mexico, an MA from Purdue University, and a BA from the University of California, Davis. PhD, History, University of New Mexico MA, Purdue University BA, University of California, Davis Latteri’s research focuses on interfaith relations in medieval Europe , particularly Jewish-Christian interactions through apocalyptic and polemical texts. Her work explores themes of messianism, hauntings, possession, and gender/sexuality in religious writings , analyzing the Toledot Yeshu tradition, Christian apocrypha, and medieval recensions of apocalyptic narratives. Her recent publications examine the historiography of Jewish apocalypticism (2016), comparative analyses of Antichrist narratives in Jewish and Christian texts (2017), and gendered interpretations of biblical typology in apocalyptic literature (2016). These works span disciplines including Religious Studies, Gender Studies, and Medieval History. Scientific awards include fellowships from the Russell J. and Dorothy S. Bilinski Foundation (2016-17) and the American Academy for Jewish Research (2015) , recognizing her contributions to Jewish-Christian interfaith scholarship.

• Jewish-Christian Relations
• Messianism and Apocalypticism
• Christian Apocrypha
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Lorenzo DiTommaso serves as Professor in the Department of Religions and Cultures at Concordia University, Montreal, where he has progressed from Assistant Professor (2004) to full Professor (2013), including service as Department Chair. His academic home encompasses Jewish Studies and Christianity programs, with biennial teaching of the graduate religion and popular culture seminar. Ph.D. in Religious Studies, McMaster University (2002) Postdoctoral Fellow, Yale University Divinity School (2001-03) NEH Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, Saint Louis University (2003-04) DiTommaso's research constitutes a comprehensive exploration of apocalyptic speculation across temporal and cultural boundaries, from ancient Near Eastern traditions to contemporary digital media. His work uniquely bridges textual scholarship on biblical apocrypha and medieval manuscripts with cutting-edge analysis of apocalyptic expression in video games, anime, and popular music. The intellectual scope spans apocalyptic historiography , manuscript studies , apocalyptic and millenarian movements , and religion in contemporary media , with distinctive expertise in Japanese cultural intersections. His methodological approach combines rigorous textual analysis with interdisciplinary cultural theory, particularly examining how apocalyptic frameworks shape human responses to crisis across historical periods. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a pronounced shift toward contemporary apocalyptic manifestations, with nearly half of his 2021-2024 output focusing on digital media, video games, and modern cultural phenomena. Simultaneously, he maintains deep engagement with medieval manuscript traditions and early Jewish-Christian apocalyptic literature, demonstrating remarkable versatility across historical periods. The thematic through-line remains apocalyptic determinism versus human agency , examined through diverse lenses from ancient prophecy to interactive gaming environments. Bibliographical Society of America - Pine Tree Foundation Fellowship in Hispanic Bibliography (2019) Nicky Carpenter Fellow in Manuscript Studies Marilyn Hollinshead Visiting Scholar (2023) Research Fellow at Herzog August Bibliothek (2024) DiTommaso has supervised over 20 graduate students since 2019 across diverse apocalyptic topics including disability studies in biblical interpretation, Satanism in virtual communities, and environmental apocalypse in radical movements. His research has been continuously supported by four major SSHRC grants (2004-07, 2007-11, 2011-16, 2018-24), supplemented by specialized fellowships at premier manuscript repositories including the Vatican Film Library, Herzog August Bibliothek, and special collections at Michigan State and Minnesota universities. He co-organizes the biennial 'Through a Glass Darkly' Symposium on Apocalyptic with Colin McAllister, now in its eighth year, rotating between Colorado Springs and Montreal. The 'Through a Glass Darkly' symposium serves as his primary collaborative platform, fostering international scholarly exchange on apocalyptic themes. He maintains active research partnerships with institutions including the Enoch Seminar and Azrieli Institute for Israel Studies, while leveraging special collections access at major libraries for manuscript-based projects. Current work on apocalyptic comic art involves collaboration with special collections at Michigan State and Minnesota universities, demonstrating his commitment to bridging traditional textual scholarship with contemporary cultural analysis.

• Apocalypticism (Ancient to Contemporary)
• Apocalypticism and Popular Culture
• Biblical Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha
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Rev. Prof. Dr. Hab. Henryk Drawnel is a leading scholar in biblical theology and Qumran studies at the Institute of Biblical Studies, Faculty of Theology, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His work bridges Second Temple Judaism with Aramaic literature, focusing on Enochic texts and their Mesopotamian influences. Education: Studied at Salesian seminaries in Cracow and Cremisan, Israel; Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome); École Biblique (Jerusalem); Harvard Divinity School. His research centers on Aramaic manuscripts from Qumran, particularly the Book of Enoch and Levi Document , examining intersections with Mesopotamian astronomy, priestly education, and apocalyptic traditions. Key projects include critical editions of 4Q201-212 Enoch fragments and Mesopotamian influences on Jewish angelology. Recent publications (2025–2010) analyze literary structures of Enochic texts, lunar calculations, and Fallen Angels' theology. His 2011 monograph on the Aramaic Astronomical Book earned the Minister of Science award. Scientific Awards: Bronze Cross of Merit (2021) Minister of Education and Science Award (2021) KUL Internal Award for Top Publications Minister of Science and Higher Education Prize (2011) Drawnel's editorial roles include Journal for the Study of the Pseudepigrapha and Biblical Annals . He has organized major conferences, such as the 2017 Qumran Scrolls 70th Anniversary Symposium.

• Biblical Theology
• Dead Sea Scrolls
• Aramaic Literature
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Dr. Jason Maston serves as Associate Professor of Theology and Associate Dean of the School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University. He holds a PhD in New Testament from Durham University (UK), a MATh from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a BA in Biblical Studies from Southwest Baptist University. His research focuses on New Testament studies, particularly the intersection of Second Temple Judaism, Christology, and theological anthropology. Dr. Maston’s teaching spans biblical studies, theology, and church history, emphasizing critical engagement with primary texts. His recent publications include works on Hebrews, Pauline theology, and the anthropological themes in 1 Corinthians 15. He is co-editor of multiple volumes, including Reading Hebrews in Context (Zondervan, forthcoming) and Anthropology and New Testament Theology (Bloomsbury, 2018). His articles explore topics like Paul’s apocalyptic imagination, the Christological reading of Psalm 8 in Hebrews, and the nature of salvation history in Galatians. Maston’s work bridges early Jewish and Christian contexts, often drawing on Second Temple literature to illuminate New Testament theology. He currently leads the 19-volume New Testament Theology series for Cambridge University Press and serves as Area Editor for Religious Studies Review . His research trends emphasize intertextuality, Pauline anthropology, and the recovery of Second Temple Jewish thought as foundational for understanding Christian scripture.

• New Testament Studies
• Second Temple Judaism
• Judaism-Christianity Relations
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Kaya Sahin is Professor of History at The Ohio State University and currently serves as Vice Provost for Global Strategies and International Affairs. Prior to OSU, he held faculty positions at Indiana University for over a decade with adjunct appointments in Central Eurasian Studies and Middle Eastern Languages and Cultures. Education: Ph.D. in History, University of Chicago M.A. in History, Sabancı University B.A. in Political Science and International Relations, Boğaziçi University Pre-university: French-language Lycée de Galatasaray, Istanbul Research Focus: Sahin specializes in early modern Ottoman history through comparative, regional, and global lenses. His work examines apocalypticism, governance structures, early modern Orientalism, cross-cultural interactions, and ceremonial rituals within Islamic empires. Current research centers on princely circumcision ceremonies as political theater in the Ottoman context. Publications: Author of Empire and Power in the Reign of Süleyman: Narrating the Sixteenth-Century Ottoman Empire and Peerless among Princes: The Life and Times of Sultan Süleyman , with ongoing work on Empire, Ritual, Masculinity: Circumcision Celebrations for Ottoman Princes, 1457-1582 . Scientific Awards: No specific awards documented in source materials. Academic Leadership: Former director of Renaissance Studies and Islamic Studies Programs at Indiana University. Current university-wide administrative role as Vice Provost demonstrates significant institutional leadership beyond departmental duties. Source materials contain no details regarding graduate student advising or research grant management. Research Infrastructure: No dedicated laboratory or formal research team affiliations described in available documentation.

• Islamic History
• Ottoman Empire
• Early Modern History
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Stephen Shoemaker is Professor and Department Head of Religious Studies at the University of Oregon within the College of Arts and Sciences. A specialist in the history of Christianity and the beginnings of Islam, his academic focus centers on early Byzantine and Near Eastern Christianity, with particular emphasis on early devotion to the Virgin Mary, Christian apocryphal literature, and the relations between Near Eastern Christianity and formative Islam. His scholarly profile includes expertise across multiple ancient languages including Greek, Latin, Coptic, Syriac, Georgian, Armenian, Ethiopic, Arabic, and Hebrew, which enables him to work directly with primary sources across religious traditions. His research program integrates historical-critical analysis with attention to the material dimensions of religious texts and practices. Shoemaker's publications reveal a scholarly trajectory from early work on Marian traditions to broader investigations of Islamic origins and apocalyptic literature in late antiquity. His research demonstrates consistent engagement with the complex interplay between religious traditions in the Near East during the transition from late antiquity to the early medieval period. His scholarly contributions have been recognized through prestigious awards: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation fellowship Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fellowship American Council of Learned Societies fellowship National Endowment for the Humanities fellowship Institute for Advanced Study fellowship National Humanities Center fellowship Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study at Harvard University fellowship Rockefeller Foundation fellowship Deutsche Forschungsgemeinde fellowship As an educator, Shoemaker teaches courses on medieval humanities, the history of Eastern Christianity, Islamic origins, and apocalypticism. He has secured over $1,000,000 in research funding throughout his career and serves as Editor of the Journal of Early Christian Studies, contributing significantly to scholarly discourse in his field.

• History of Christianity
• Early Byzantine Christianity
• Near Eastern Christianity
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Rev. Dr. hab. Tomasz Siemieniec serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Protestant Theology at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin. His academic profile centers on advanced biblical scholarship with specialized expertise in New Testament exegesis, particularly the Book of Revelation, where he investigates linguistic, historical, and theological dimensions of apocalyptic literature. His research trajectory reveals deep engagement with Johannine literature, focusing on concepts like time (καιρός/χρόνος), judgment, community identity, and afterlife terminology within Revelation. He systematically examines intertextual connections between Old and New Testaments while analyzing ancient cultural contexts—such as Greek linguistic nuances in Rev 22:15—to illuminate theological meanings. His work bridges exegetical precision with contemporary theological relevance, especially regarding Mariological interpretations and Pauline soteriology. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications indicates dominant specialization in Revelation studies (80% of output), with recurring methodological emphasis on Greek terminology analysis, historical-cultural contextualization, and ecumenical implications. Key thematic clusters include death/eschatology (Rev 14:13, 20:4-5), community formation (Rev 1:9, 22:15), and intertestamental hermeneutics (Numbers-Revelation links). Scientific recognition includes: Individual award for an outstanding habilitation dissertation (2018) As Editor-in-Chief of Kielce Theological Studies and active reviewer for Verbum Vitae and Kieleckie Studia Teologiczne, he contributes significantly to academic discourse. His public engagement extends through Radio Maryja's "Searching for the Word of God," TV Trwam's "Word of Life" commentaries, and Lectio Divina workshops—demonstrating commitment to bridging scholarly theology with pastoral practice. He also organizes biblical competitions for Civitas Christiana and contributes to Catholic weekly publications on theological topics.

• Biblical Studies
• New Testament Theology
• Apocalyptic Literature
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Matthew Goff is a Professor of Religion and Distinguished Research Professor at Florida State University, affiliated with the Department of Religion in the College of Arts and Sciences. He specializes in ancient Judaism, particularly the Dead Sea Scrolls, Apocalypticism, and Second Temple Judaism. Goff holds degrees from Harvard Divinity School (M.T.S., 1997) and the University of Chicago (Ph.D., 2002). His research explores the intersection of wisdom literature, apocalyptic traditions, and ancient Jewish thought. His notable works include The Apocrypha: A Guide (2024) and 4QInstruction (2013). He has received awards such as the Developing Scholar Award from FSU (2011) and held fellowships in Munich (2013-14). Goff has supervised numerous doctoral dissertations and contributed to over 150 refereed publications, book chapters, and edited volumes. His teaching spans courses on the Dead Sea Scrolls, Enochic literature, and ancient religious texts. Goff’s research interests emphasize the cultural and textual dynamics of ancient Jewish wisdom traditions, demons, and apocalyptic narratives. He actively participates in academic organizations like the Society of Biblical Literature and the American Academy of Religion.

• Apocalypticism
• Dead Sea Scrolls
• Second Temple Judaism
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