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Amy G Remensnyderمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval History
• Cultural History
• Religious History
• +۱۳ مورد دیگر

Amy G. Remensnyder is Professor of History and Giancarlo Family Provost's Professor of History at Brown University, where she has taught since 1993. She also holds the Royce Family Professor of Teaching Excellence title, reflecting her commitment to pedagogy. Her research focuses on medieval Europe, particularly the cultural and religious history of the Mediterranean, with emphasis on Muslim-Christian relations, monastic memory, and the global history of captivity. PhD, University of California, Berkeley (1992) A.B. summa cum laude, Harvard University (1983) Additional studies at Cambridge University and École des Hautes Études, Paris Her research interests include medieval Iberia, colonial Mexico, religious symbolism, transcultural history, and the role of memory in identity formation. She explores how religious figures like the Virgin Mary functioned as symbols of conquest, conversion, and interfaith entanglement. Her work bridges medieval and early modern periods, challenging disciplinary boundaries and incorporating insights from art history, anthropology, and literary studies. Her recent articles reveal a sustained engagement with themes of religious coexistence, sacred space, and cross-cultural devotion in the Mediterranean world. She examines how Muslim and Christian sailors shared shrines, how Moriscos developed their own Marian scriptures, and how Mary symbolized both war and diplomacy. Her scholarship combines deep archival research with theoretical sophistication, contributing to fields such as oceanic history, borderland studies, and the history of emotion. Van Courtland Elliott Prize (Medieval Academy of America) Fellow, Medieval Academy of America Berlin Prize, American Academy in Berlin Guggenheim Fellowship ACLS/SSRC/NEH Fellowship William G. McLoughlin Award for Teaching Excellence Remensnyder has directed major research initiatives and served on editorial boards, including Al-Masāq: Journal of the Medieval Mediterranean . She founded and directs the Brown History Education Prison Project, reflecting her commitment to engaged scholarship. She has received funding from the Swearer Center and has developed innovative courses on captivity and medieval lyric. Her leadership includes directing Brown’s Program in Medieval Studies (2010–2012) and serving on the Medieval Academy of America’s council. She is currently working on three book projects: Island of Trust in a Sea of Danger: Lampedusa , a maritime microhistory; Neighbors: Life in a Medieval Borderland , an archival study of Muslim-Christian relations in Iberia; and A Global History of Captivity , a synthetic overview of captivity across time and space.

Fahmida Sulemanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Islamic Iconography
• Shi‘i Material Culture
• Textiles and Jewellery from the Middle East and Central Asia
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Fahmida Suleman is Senior Curator of Islamic Art & Culture at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) and holds a non-budgetary cross-appointment as Associate Professor at the University of Toronto (Department of Near and Middle East Civilizations and Art History). She specializes in medieval and contemporary Islamic art, with a focus on the Fatimid period , Shi‘i material culture , and Islamic iconography , particularly textiles and jewelry from the Middle East and Central Asia. Education : DPhil and MSt in Islamic Art & Archaeology from the University of Oxford; BA Hons in Islamic and Religious Studies from the University of Toronto. Her research integrates fieldwork on female silversmithing traditions in Oman and exhibitions like Being and Belonging (2023–2024), Picnics and Pastimes (2024–2025), and the forthcoming The Indian Ocean: Monsoon Worlds (2026). She co-founded the Islamic Art and Material Culture Collaborative (IAMCC) to promote interdisciplinary research and curated the Albukhary Foundation Gallery of the Islamic World at the British Museum. Her work bridges medieval Islamic art with modern diasporic narratives, emphasizing marginalized voices and cultural preservation. At the University of Toronto, she teaches courses on curating Islamic material culture and Islamic iconography . She is currently documenting the Widad Kawar Collection of Arab Dress and Heritage Arts and exploring food and hospitality cultures in the Middle East through material culture.

• Colonial Latin American History
• Religious Hybridism
• Inquisition Studies
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Martin Nesvig is a Professor at the University of Miami in the Department of History, College of Arts and Sciences. He serves as Director of Undergraduate Studies and Co-Faculty Lead for Mexico and Mesoamerica in the University of Miami’s Interdisciplinary Programs (UMIA). His research focuses on colonial Latin America, particularly religious hybridism, inquisitorial systems, and decentralized power structures in Michoacán. University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences Department of History Director of Undergraduate Studies Mexico and Mesoamerica Co-Faculty Lead Nesvig's scholarship interrogates the complexities of religious syncretism, bureaucratic conflict, and cultural negotiation in colonial Mexico. His work challenges traditional narratives of 'spiritual conquest' by highlighting the mutual adaptation between Spanish and indigenous communities, emphasizing the role of hallucinogenic rituals, vernacular scripture, and micro-imperial governance in shaping colonial religious practices. His 2010 Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowship supported his project on frontier religion in Michoacán, analyzing how Spanish clergy and laity adopted indigenous practices. His publications span topics from peyote use in Catholic rituals to the political implications of prohibited books and the dynamics of postcontact cultural liminality. Notable Works: Promiscuous Power: An Unorthodox History of New Spain , Peyote, Ever Virgin: A Case of Religious Hybridism in Mexico Awards: Charles A. Ryskamp Research Fellowship Nesvig’s research reveals a colonial state perpetuated through bureaucratic litigation rather than violence, with his irreverent historiographical style challenging academic conventions. His students and colleagues engage with his critical perspectives on power, religion, and cultural identity in early modern Latin America.

• Islamic Studies
• South Asian Religions
• Middle Eastern Religions
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Anna Bigelow is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Director of Graduate Studies at Stanford University. Her research focuses on Islamic Studies, South Asian and Middle Eastern Religions, emphasizing material culture and sacred spaces. She holds a BA from Smith College, MA from Columbia University, and PhD from UC Santa Barbara. Current projects include a comparative study of shared sacred sites in India and Turkey, exploring secularism's intersection with religious practices. Her notable works include Sharing the Sacred: Practicing Pluralism in Muslim North India (2010) and Islam through Objects (2021). She co-edited a special issue on Material Islam for the journal MAVCOR . Her research has been supported by the Carnegie Scholars Program and the Social Science Research Council. Bigelow advises graduate students on contemporary topics like Muslim minority populations, sacred space, and secularism. She emphasizes interdisciplinary methods combining ethnography, archival work, and cultural analysis. She collaborates with the Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies and the Center for South Asia at Stanford. Her articles analyze themes such as material religion, Sufi shrines, and postcolonial identities. She actively critiques the academic job market’s challenges, advising applicants to consider program fit and financial realities.

• Medieval History
• Late Medieval European History
• History of the Church
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Professor Martial Staub holds the position of Professor of Medieval History at the University of Sheffield, serving as Internationalisation Officer and SRDS Director within the School of History, Philosophy and Digital Humanities. He joined the university in 2004 after a research fellowship at the Max Planck Institute of History in Göttingen, Germany. His academic training includes degrees from the University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, Paris X Nanterre, and the Ecole des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, alongside studies at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Fontenay/St Cloud. Staub’s research focuses on late medieval European history, particularly South German and Italian cities, with expertise in medieval philanthropy, historiography, and spatial mobility. He co-directs the Centre for the Study of Abrupt, Violent and Traumatic Change and leads projects on medieval global citizenship. His teaching spans undergraduate courses like 'Pagans, Christians and Heretics in Medieval Europe' and postgraduate programs such as 'Approaching the Middle Ages.' Professional roles include editorial board memberships for journals like Zeitschrift für Ideengeschichte and German History , alongside affiliations with institutions such as the Görres-Gesellschaft. His work bridges interdisciplinary collaborations, addressing themes of exile, urban history, and the interplay between medieval and modern contexts.

J. Ross Wagnerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Biblical Studies
• Theological Exegesis
• Septuagint Studies
• +۴ مورد دیگر

J. Ross Wagner is an Associate Professor of New Testament at Duke University's Divinity School since 2013. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University (1999) and previously taught at Princeton Theological Seminary for 15 years. His research focuses on Pauline epistles, Septuagint studies, and theological exegesis, emphasizing how scriptural interpretation shaped early Jewish-Christian communities. Key works include Reading the Sealed Book (2013) and Heralds of the Good News (2002). Professor Wagner's teaching spans courses like New Testament Interpretation , Old Testament in the New , and Philippians/Philemon . He has co-investigated the Wabash Center grant Fostering a Culture of Teaching (2017–2022). His work bridges biblical scholarship with missional and contextual interpretation, as seen in studies applying Romans to post-hurricane Honduras. His scholarship intersects with Karl Barth Center collaborations and includes engagements with religious education initiatives. Current research continues exploring Paul's use of scripture, intertextuality, and the theological implications of Septuagint translation practices.

Dalpat Rajpurohitمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Hindi Language
• Literary Cultures of Early Modern India
• Religious Cultures of Early Modern India
• +۱۱ مورد دیگر

Dalpat Rajpurohit is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin's College of Liberal Arts, specializing in Hindi language and literature within the College's Asian Studies department. Holding a PhD from Presidency University, Kolkata, he teaches courses exploring South Asian history, religions, and literary traditions through Sanskrit and Hindi texts. Education: PhD in Hindi Literature, Presidency University Affiliations: University of Texas at Austin, Asian Studies, College of Liberal Arts Research: Focuses on pre-modern Hindi/Braj literary intersections with Bhakti, Vedanta, Riti, and colonial language shifts His work challenges simplistic binaries in Hindi literary historiography, demonstrating how early modern Indian poet-saints like Sundardas blended devotional and courtly traditions under Mughal-Rajput multiculturalism. He analyzes how Dādūpanthi saints navigated Jain merchant networks and Mughal imperial policies like sulḥ-i kull while advancing non-dualist Vedanta in Braj poetry. Rajpurohit's research has been recognized with the 30th Devishankar Awasthi Samman and Amar Ujala Best Book Award (2023) . He supervises graduate students in pre-modern Hindi archives, early modern literary networks, and topics like caste, gender, and multilingualism in South Asian literature.

• Syriac Liturgy
• Eastern Christian Churches
• Liturgical Theology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mateusz Rafał Potoczny serves as Professor at the Institute of Theological Sciences within the Faculty of Theology at the University of Opole, where he also holds the position of Rector. His academic profile demonstrates deep specialization in Syriac liturgical traditions with particular focus on Eastern Christian churches and Indian Christian communities. Fluent in Polish and English, he maintains active scholarly communication through his institutional email address. His research centers on West and East Syriac Liturgical Traditions , Oriental Liturgies, and the history of Indian Christianity. Through meticulous analysis of sacramental theology, liturgical history, and ecclesial identity, Potoczny bridges historical scholarship with contemporary pastoral concerns. His work examines how ancient Syriac traditions inform modern worship practices and ecclesial formation. Analysis of his 64 publications reveals consistent scholarly output focused on liturgical theology, with significant attention to Syriac Christian traditions (West Syriac and East Syriac), sacramental practice in Eastern churches, and the unique identity of St. Thomas Christians in India. His recent works increasingly address Vatican II's liturgical reforms and their reception in Eastern Catholic contexts. His academic leadership is evident through editorial work on the journal "Liturgia Sacra" and organization of major scholarly events including the 50th Anniversary Conference on Sacrosanctum Concilium. Potoczny actively participates in international scholarly networks, evidenced by his attendance at the 8th World Syrology Conference in Kottayam and Syro-Arabic Symposiums. As Rector of the University of Opole, he oversees institutional academic strategy while maintaining his research profile. His scholarly impact is registered through an ORCID profile (0000-0001-5746-4218) and bibliometric indicators including a Scopus h-index of 1. Potoczny's work demonstrates sustained contribution to theological scholarship with particular significance for Eastern Christian liturgical studies.

Michael S. Allenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Philosophy of Religion
• South Asian Philosophy
• Environmental Ethics
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Michael S. Allen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religious Studies at the University of Virginia. His work bridges philosophy and religion in South Asia, with broader interests in global philosophy and environmental ethics. He specializes in the intellectual history of Advaita Vedānta, utilizing Sanskrit and early Hindi sources. Allen earned his PhD from Harvard University, MTS from Harvard Divinity School, and BA from the University of South Carolina. His research explores how South Asian perspectives, particularly vernacular texts, shape contemporary understandings of human-environment relationships and ethics. Key themes include: Advaita Vedānta's social history Vernacular and Persian Vedānta Environmental ethics and climate action Hindu-Buddhist debates Global philosophy of religion His publications highlight trends in Advaita Vedānta's global influence, the integration of vernacular traditions into scholarly canons, and cross-cultural dialogues on divine infinitude and idolatry. Recent scholarship (2017–2022) emphasizes inclusivism in Vedantic doxographies, environmental stewardship, and synthesis of devotion and knowledge. Allen was a Mellon Fellow at UVa’s Institute of the Humanities & Global Cultures and co-founded the American Academy of Religion's Hindu Philosophy Unit. He advocates for pedagogy that respects non-Western epistemologies and addresses modern ecological challenges.

• Contemporary theology
• theology and continental philosophy
• medieval theology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Oliver Davies is a Professor specializing in contemporary theology, theology and continental philosophy, medieval theology, religion and literature, and mysticism. His research contributes to United Nations Sustainable Development Goals related to peace, justice, and strong institutions. His scholarly work centers on Pneumatology (Holy Spirit studies), medieval theological traditions—particularly Meister Eckhart's thought—and intersections between theology, neuroscience, and Eastern philosophies like Confucianism. Key themes include ethical universalism, transformational theology, and the relationship between spirit, body, and textual interpretation in religious contexts. Davies' recent publications (2013-2015) reveal consistent engagement with Pentecostal theology, medieval mysticism, and interdisciplinary approaches bridging neuroscience with theological anthropology. His work demonstrates recurring methodological patterns: historical analysis of theological concepts, comparative religious studies, and application of continental philosophy to contemporary spiritual questions. He has supervised 21 research students and secured significant funding including a John Templeton Foundation grant for World Theology: Theology for All (2016) and multiple Arts and Humanities Research Council projects investigating Meister Eckhart's role at 14th-century Parisian and Erfurt universities. His collaborative project Translating Cultures, Transforming Societies (2014-2016) involved cross-institutional partnerships across Europe.

Ali S. Asaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Islamic Studies
• Middle Eastern Studies
• Indo-Muslim Cultures
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Ali S. Asani is the Murray A. Albertson Professor of Middle Eastern Studies and Professor of Indo-Muslim and Islamic Religion and Cultures at Harvard University. He holds a joint appointment between the Department of African and African American Studies, Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations (NELC), and the Study of Religion, while also serving on the faculty of the Department of Sanskrit and Indian Studies. Currently on leave, he has taught at Harvard since 1983, offering instruction in languages such as Urdu/Hindi, Sindhi, Gujarati, and Swahili, alongside courses on Islamic traditions. Professor Asani’s research focuses on the comparative study of Islam and Muslim societies within local contexts, particularly in South Asia, sub-Saharan Africa, and the United States. His work emphasizes artistic and literary expressions of Muslim devotional life , including Ismaili mystical traditions and cross-cultural interpretations of Islamic identity. He has authored multiple books and contributed to encyclopedias like the Encyclopedia of the Modern Islamic World and The Encyclopedia of Islam in the United States . Key publications : Let's Study Urdu: An Introduction , Ecstasy and Enlightenment: The Ismaili Literature of South Asia , The Bujh Niranjan: An Ismaili Mystical Poem , The Harvard Collection of Ismaili Literature in Indic Literatures , Celebrating Muhammad: Images of the Prophet in Muslim Devotional Poetry , and Al-Ummah: A Handbook for an Identity Development Program for North American Muslim Youth . Scientific awards : Harvard Foundation medal for outstanding contribution to improving intercultural and race relations through a better understanding of Islam (2002) His scholarly work bridges linguistic, cultural, and religious studies , with a focus on marginalized Muslim communities and diasporic traditions. Though specific recent articles are not listed, his contributions span interdisciplinary analyses of Islamic practices in diverse socio-cultural frameworks.

• Italian Literature
• Francesco Petrarca
• Middle Ages
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Lorenzo Geri is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. His academic work focuses on Italian literature from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, with particular expertise in Petrarchan studies, humanism, and Baroque literature. He teaches multiple courses including Italian Literature I, Texts and Questions of Italian Literature III, Italian Renaissance, and Italian Culture and Literature across various degree programs. Professor Geri's research spans eight major areas: meta-literary paths in Petrarch's work; Petrarch's relationship with religious culture; Petrarch's courtly connections; Italian lyric poetry from its origins to the 16th century; Baroque literary genres; Lucian's influence in the 15th century; connections between Italian and Northern European humanism; and Guicciardini's political experience. His work demonstrates deep engagement with textual analysis, historical context, and interdisciplinary approaches to literary studies. His recent publications show a strong focus on Petrarch's epistolary works, Erasmian studies, and Italian lyric poetry. The trend in his scholarship reveals increasing attention to the intersection of religious culture with literary production, particularly examining how theological concepts shape poetic expression across different historical periods. His editorial work on collections like 'Paths in Free Will' demonstrates his ability to synthesize complex interdisciplinary topics. Professor Geri has co-edited significant collections including 'Italian Lyric Poetry: A Fundamental Lexicon (13th-14th centuries)', 'Paths in Free Will: Theology, Philosophy and Literature from the Late Middle Ages to the Reformation', and 'Lirica e sacro tra Medioevo e Rinascimento'. His research has been supported by projects such as 'The political poetry in Curia from Avignon to Rome (1334-1513)' and studies on the manuscript circulation of Petrarch's anticurial texts. His office hours are held on Thursdays from 3-4pm, and he conducts exams in Room 1 of the Department of Modern Literature and Cultures on the fourth floor of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy building.

• Italian Renaissance Art
• Medieval Art
• Material Culture
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Alison Wright is Professor of Italian Art at University College London's Department of History of Art, specializing in Italian art from c. 1300-1550. She teaches across all undergraduate and postgraduate levels and welcomes doctoral supervision for thematically-conceived projects not restricted to painting. Her academic journey at UCL spans from Lecturer (1993), to Reader (through 2016), and Professor (since 2016), with additional leadership roles including Head of Department (2016-2019) and Chair of the Exams Board. Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of London (1992) and a BA (Hons) from the Courtauld Institute of Art (1987). She maintains high proficiency in Italian, French, and German, supporting her comparative cross-European research approach. Wright's research centers on the material effects and interrelation of art, ideology and ritual in European art from the 14th to 16th centuries, with particular focus on Italy. Her work examines artistic practice, materials and materiality, with recent research investigating gold's activation in European port cities across late Medieval England, North Italy and Southern Spain. She explores how art functioned in relation to broader social, political and religious interests, particularly examining commission and reception of artworks. Her publication record demonstrates consistent engagement with Italian Renaissance material culture, spanning topics from frame ornamentation to sculptural practices. Her work shows particular interest in how materials convey meaning, with recurring themes of religious context, workshop practices, and the political dimensions of artistic production. Recent publications continue this trajectory with focus on Fra Angelico's use of light, Donatello's sculptural encounters, and the transformational properties of gold. Wright's teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate levels with courses covering Italian Renaissance portraiture, private and public sculpture, the history of the category 'Art', and specialized seminars on Place, Space and the Imagination in the Italian City (c. 1300-1520) and Seeing through Materials in the Renaissance. She has held various administrative roles including Impact Lead (2024), Research Fellow with the Leverhulme Trust (2023-2024), and Head of Department (2016-2019).

Volker Leppinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval Studies
• Reformation Studies
• Church History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Volker Leppin is a Professor of Humanities at Yale Divinity School. Previously, he held the Chair in Church History at the University of Tübingen (2010–2021) and University of Jena (2000–2010). Educated at the University of Marburg, Heidelberg University, and the Theological Academic Year in Jerusalem program, he specializes in medieval and Reformation studies, emphasizing continuity between the medieval and Reformation eras. His research focuses on Christian mysticism, spirituality, and theological transformations. Key academic roles include directing Tübingen’s Institute for Late Middle Ages and Reformation and membership in prestigious academies: Heidelberg’s Academy of Sciences, Saxonian Academy of Sciences, and the European Academy of Arts and Sciences (Salzburg). He has authored 20 monographs in German and English, including Martin Luther. A Late Medieval Life (2017) and Ruhen in Gott (2021), and edited/co-edited 67 books. His research highlights the Reformation’s roots in medieval spirituality, arguing against its rupture narrative. Recent works like Sola (2024) and Ruhen in Gott explore Luther’s theology and mystical traditions. Over 400 articles and chapters reflect his broad engagement across medieval theology, mysticism, and Reformation polemics. Awards: Member of three European scholarly academies. Grants/Advising: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts. Labs/Teams: Former directorship of Tübingen’s Institute for Late Middle Ages and Reformation.

Helena Guzikمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Medieval History
• Early Modern History
• Religious History
• +۹ مورد دیگر

Helena Guzik is a Research Fellow at the University of Oxford’s Department of History. She holds the Clarendon Scholarship and the Sarah Louise Dale Renaissance Scholarship at Lady Margaret Hall. Her research focuses on the visual and material culture of pilgrimage in fifteenth- and sixteenth-century Italy, particularly under the Este family courts. She founded The Oxford Pilgrimage Studies Network , funded by TORCH, to foster interdisciplinary research on pilgrimage. Additionally, she has organized conferences like Pilgrimage and the Senses and co-led the Talking Sense research group, linking art collections to sensory studies. She has taught courses on early modern European art, court culture, and Renaissance politics. Her academic interests span medieval and early modern cross-cultural exchange, scientific instruments, and the ideal built environment. She has contributed to the Ashmolean Magazine and Trusted Source , and collaborates with institutions like the Ashmolean Museum. She is affiliated with Oxford’s Centre for Early Modern Studies and the Talking Religion research group. Awards: Clarendon Scholar, Sarah Louise Dale Renaissance Scholar Key Roles: Junior Teaching Fellow at the Ashmolean Museum, Co-Organizer of Talking Sense , Member of Talking Religion Her work bridges art history, religious studies, and sensory analysis, emphasizing how pilgrimage shaped elite patronage, diplomacy, and public piety in early modern Europe.