جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Theoretical Philosophy
• Political Theology
• Jewish Thought
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Giacomo Petrarca is an Assistant Professor in Theoretical Philosophy at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, specializing in political theology, Jewish thought, and the intersection of philosophy and religious studies. He earned his PhD at the same university with a dissertation on the problem of Law in Paul and Franz Rosenzweig. Current affiliation: Faculty of Philosophy, Department of Theoretical Philosophy Visiting scholar: Bucerius Institute for Research of Contemporary German History and Society (University of Haifa, 2016) His research focuses on: Political Theology : Law, sovereignty, and theological-political critiques Jewish Thought : Spinoza, Hermann Cohen, Franz Rosenzweig, and scriptural interpretation Philosophy-Religion Dialogue : Hermeneutics, liturgy, and existential theology Recent publications explore Sartre's anti-Semitism, Spinoza's prophecy problem, and Aristotelian biological metaphors. Awards include the Premio Sainati (2016) and Premio Pontecorvo (2012). Academic Memberships : Internationale Rosenzweig Gesellschaft, Italian Society of Theoretical Philosophy (SIFT), Société Francophone de philosophie de la religion Doctoral Supervision : Active member of the PhD College in Philosophy (cycles 35-40, 2019-2024) He co-founded the Diaporein research center's outreach initiatives and organized summer schools on power and philosophy.

Ian Boxallمشاهده پروفایل

مربی ارشد

• Biblical Studies
• New Testament
• Reception History
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Dr. Ian Boxall is a Senior Tutor and Tutor in New Testament at St Stephen's House, University of Oxford. He holds a BA (Hons) in Theology from Oriel College, Oxford (1990), an MPhil in New Testament (1992), and a DPhil from St Stephen’s House (2011). His research focuses on the Gospel of Matthew, the Book of Revelation, reception history, and visual exegesis. Previously, he served as Associate Professor of New Testament at the Catholic University of America (2013–2022). He currently leads the International Critical Commentary on the Book of Revelation and serves on the editorial board of Wiley Blackwell Bible Commentaries . His work bridges biblical scholarship, art history, and theology, emphasizing the interplay between text and visual representation. Boxall’s publications include Christ in the Book of Revelation (2021), Matthew Through the Centuries (2019), and Patmos in the Reception History of the Apocalypse (2013). His scholarship explores themes such as apocalyptic imagination, early Christian exegesis, and the cultural reception of biblical narratives. He has contributed to interdisciplinary projects like The Art of Biblical Interpretation , analyzing how visual arts shape theological understanding. His recent work, including studies on Revelation’s place names and Renaissance apocalyptic imagery, highlights his commitment to historical and contextual analysis. His editorial roles and research projects reflect a deep engagement with both academic and practical dimensions of biblical studies. Boxall’s work is characterized by rigorous historical-critical methods combined with insights from art and cultural history, making him a key figure in contemporary New Testament studies.

Janet Dykمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Biblical Studies
• Linguistics
• Translation Studies
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Dr. Janet Dyk is a Visiting Fellow in the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, affiliated with the Religious Sources department. Her research focuses on Biblical Hebrew linguistics, translation studies, and intercultural Bible interpretation. She holds a PhD and has supervised one doctoral thesis. Key areas of expertise include the Peshitta’s translation universals, Hebrew verb morphology, and syntactic variation in ancient texts. Her academic contributions span 63 research outputs, including edited volumes like Bible and Transformation (2015) and conference papers on verbal valence in the Dead Sea Scrolls. She has presented widely on topics such as participle usage in Biblical Hebrew and the syntactic implications of verb valency. Dr. Dyk’s work has been supported by two NWO grants: one exploring verbal valence in Syriac texts and another examining syntactic variation and linguistic change. Her research bridges philology and theology, emphasizing intercultural approaches to biblical texts.

Maria Moruzمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Romanian linguistics
• Philology
• Phraseology
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Maria Moruz serves as a Researcher at the Department of Social Sciences and Humanities, Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi, a position she has held since February 2009. Her academic profile centers on Romanian linguistic research with strong interdisciplinary connections to biblical studies and computational methods. She earned her PhD from Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iasi in December 2009 with a dissertation analyzing phraseological units in parallel bilingual corpora, establishing her foundational expertise in comparative linguistics. Maria Moruz's research program integrates traditional philological scholarship with modern computational techniques . Her primary domains include Romanian linguistics , phraseology , and computational linguistics , with significant contributions to Biblical philology through critical editions of historical texts. She examines national specificity in phraseological units while developing linguistic resources for Romanian language processing , bridging historical textual analysis with contemporary NLP applications. Her publication trajectory reveals distinct thematic phases: early computational linguistics work (2004-2012) on Romanian lexical resources and question-answering systems evolved into specialized biblical philology research (2014-present) within the Monumenta linguae Dacoromanorum project. Recent publications focus on Romanian lexicography and biblical marginalia, demonstrating sustained engagement with both digital humanities methodologies and historical textual criticism. Maria Moruz has secured significant research funding as Project Director for a CNCSIS TD grant and served as a POSDRU postdoctoral researcher. Her collaborative work includes membership in the international "Widespread Idioms in Europe and Beyond" project and leadership in multiple Romanian linguistics initiatives. Project Director: CNCSIS TD grant POSDRU Postdoctoral Researcher Collaborator: "Widespread Idioms in Europe and Beyond" project Co-organizer: International Symposium "Explorations in the Romanian and European Biblical Tradition" Founding Member: Romanian Association of Biblical Philology and Hermeneutics She maintains active scholarly infrastructure through editorial work on the Monumenta linguae Dacoromanorum series and organization of specialized symposia, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue between computational linguists, philologists, and biblical scholars.

Franco GATTIمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Chinese Language
• Taoist Literature
• Classical Chinese Texts
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Franco GATTI is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His research focuses on Chinese and Southeast Asian languages and literatures, with particular emphasis on classical Taoist literature, modern Chinese linguistic studies, and business language applications. He teaches courses in advanced Chinese language for business and academic contexts. GATTI is fluent in Italian, Chinese, English, and has basic Japanese proficiency. Research & Publications Specializes in Tang Dynasty literature, Taoist texts, and cross-cultural communication strategies. Authored/co-edited works on classical Chinese poetry, linguistic corpora, and cultural studies. Contributes to editorial boards of Annals of Ca' Foscari, Oriental Series and Sinica venetiana . Teaching & Engagement Teaches Chinese language courses with a focus on business and professional communication. Supervises students in language studies and literary analysis. Notable Works 2022: Analyzed Buxuci poetry of Wei Qumou. 2020: Co-edited linguistic research on modern Chinese. 2015: Studied narrative techniques in the Xuanshi zhi .

Barbara Cookeمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Archival Theory
• Creative Writing Pedagogy
• Multimodality
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Barbara Cooke is a Senior Lecturer in English and UG Programme Leader at Loughborough University. She specialises in textual editing, creative non-fiction, and archival theory, with particular focus on interwar and 21st-century literature. As co-executive editor of the Oxford University Press Complete Works of Evelyn Waugh and editorial board member for Ford Madox Ford’s Complete Works, she plays a pivotal role in modernist literary scholarship. She serves as Vice-Chair of the British Association for Modernist Studies. Her research explores intersections between archival practices and literary creation, emphasizing authorial intent and textual materiality. Notable projects include re-examining Evelyn Waugh’s manuscripts and interrogating the role of archives in shaping literary legacies. Recent work investigates transcoded adaptations of classic texts and the liminal spaces between author and editor. Cooke’s pedagogical interests centre on multimodal creative writing instruction, integrating digital and traditional methods. Her editorial collaborations reflect a commitment to preserving modernist literary heritage while advancing scholarly discourse. Current research continues exploring Waugh’s Oxford years and the socio-cultural contexts of 20th-century British literature.

Jeffrey Stackertمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Ancient Near Eastern Studies
• Hebrew Bible
• Pentateuchal Studies
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Jeffrey Stackert is the Caroline E. Haskell Professor of Hebrew Bible at the University of Chicago Divinity School, with affiliations in Classics and Middle Eastern Studies. He holds a PhD from Brandeis University and specializes in siting the Hebrew Bible within ancient Near Eastern contexts, focusing on Pentateuchal composition, prophecy, cultic texts, and law. His major works include Rewriting the Torah (2007), A Prophet Like Moses (2014), and Deuteronomy and the Pentateuch (2022), which explore biblical legal collections and their intertextual relationships. Research interests emphasize Pentateuchal sources, ancient Near Eastern legal comparisons, and the relationship between prophecy and law. He leads the CEDAR digital humanities project and edited the Oxford Handbook of the Pentateuch . His scholarship has been honored with the 2010 John Templeton Award for Theological Promise. Stackert serves on editorial boards for Maarav , Die Welt des Orients , and The Catholic Biblical Quarterly , and co-leads the Divinity School's MA program. His current projects include a Deuteronomy commentary and studies on Priestly literature.

• Semiotics in Archaeology
• Museology
• Symbolism in Visual Media
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Prof. Dr. Nikos Chausidis is a Full Professor at the Institute of Art History and Archaeology, Ss. Cyril and Methodius University of Skopje. He has held academic positions since 1986, progressing from junior assistant to Full Professor (2012). His research focuses on semiotics, archaeology, and museology, with specialization in symbolic transposition of myths, religion, and pagan cultures of the Balkans and Slavs. Education: BA (1984), MA (1992), PhD (2002) in Art History and Archaeology from the University of Skopje. Affiliations: Long-term faculty member at the Institute of Art History and Archaeology; contributor to international archaeological projects (e.g., Neolithic studies, Slavic pagan traditions). Research Interests: Semiotics in archaeology/museology, symbolism in visual media, prehistoric and medieval Balkan cultures. His work bridges archaeology, folklore, and religious studies, emphasizing symbolic interpretations of artifacts and rituals. Publications: Over 150 works including monographs (e.g., Cosmological Images , Dualistic Images ), articles analyzing prehistoric house models, Slavic pagan symbolism, and Byzantine inscriptions. Recent trends focus on Neolithic artifacts, medieval religious iconography, and intercultural symbolism. Grants & Labs: Led projects on prehistoric Wetlands (NEENAWA 2016), Slavic mythological traditions, and interdisciplinary archaeology.

Jeffrey Collinsمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern Political Thought
• Religious Conflict
• Church-State Relations
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jeffrey Collins is a Professor of Humanities and Director of Graduate Studies at the University of Florida. He holds a PhD in History from Harvard University (1999) and a BA in History from Middlebury College (1992). His research focuses on early modern political thought, particularly Thomas Hobbes and John Locke, with emphasis on religious conflict, toleration, and church-state relations. His notable works include The Allegiance of Thomas Hobbes (2005) and In the Shadow of Leviathan: John Locke and the Politics of Conscience (2020). Collins is currently researching the intellectual impact of Eikon Basilike , a controversial text attributed to King Charles I posthumously. He contributes regularly to Times Literary Supplement and Wall Street Journal . His teaching spans courses on political philosophy, Great Books, and the origins of the contemporary West. Collins’ articles explore topics like the Popish Plot’s role in political fear, early modern atheism, and Hobbes’s theological underpinnings. He has authored over 20 scholarly articles and book chapters, reflecting his deep engagement with the intersections of religion, power, and intellectual history in early modern Europe. Collins’ work bridges historical analysis and contemporary debates about liberalism, toleration, and the legacy of early modern thought. His research methodologies combine textual analysis with contextual historiography, offering fresh perspectives on canonical figures like Hobbes and Locke. He is actively involved in academic advising and curriculum development within the Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL) program at the University of Florida.

Joseph Haydtمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• Religious Studies
• Philosophy
• Literary History
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Joseph Haydt is a Teaching Professor in the Divinity School at the University of Chicago. He holds dual PhDs in Germanic Studies and Theology (2022) from the same institution. His research explores intersections between religion, philosophy, and literature, with a focus on German Idealism and 18th-century intellectual history. Current projects include a book analyzing divine revelation theories in Goethe's era and studies on aesthetic theory and Mark Twain's rhetoric. Education: PhDs in Germanic Studies and Theology from University of Chicago (2022). Research interests emphasize how religious and philosophical concepts manifest in literary works, particularly through figures like Kant, Fichte, Hegel, and Goethe. His work bridges philosophical theology, literary history, and scientific thought. Awards include the William Rainey Harper Dissertation Fellowship (2021–2022), Fulbright Program support, and grants from DAAD, Irish Research Council, and Franke Institute for the Humanities. His publications engage with Lessing's theological writings and literary forms. Ongoing projects include comparative studies of aesthetic theories and rhetorical strategies in 19th-century literature.

Ourida Mostefaiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• 18th Century French Literature
• Enlightenment Studies
• French Revolution
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Ourida Mostefai is a Professor of Comparative Literature and French & Francophone Studies at Brown University. She holds a joint appointment between the Departments of Comparative Literature and French & Francophone Studies. PhD and MA from New York University BA and Licence de Lettres from Université Paris III-Sorbonne Nouvelle Her research focuses on Enlightenment literature and philosophy, with particular expertise in Rousseau studies, early-modern polemics, religious toleration, and migration narratives from the French Revolution to the 21st century. She works at the intersection of political philosophy, cultural identity, and digital humanities. Recent publications include the 2024 critical edition of Rousseau's Lettre à d'Alembert and articles in Lumieres , Philosophie Magazine , and Studies in Eighteenth-Century Culture . Her work examines Rousseau's theories of trust, toleration, and citizenship through contemporary lenses like exile, orientalism, and media dynamics. Officier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques (2017) Chevalier de l'Ordre des Palmes Académiques (2008) Past President of Rousseau Association and SECFS Editorial board member for several academic journals She teaches courses on the Algerian War in literature, European novel, Enlightenment politics, and theories of orientalism. Current affiliations include ASECS, MLA, ENCCRE, and Société française d'étude du dix-huitième siècle.

Anise Strongمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Ancient History
• Roman History
• Gender Studies
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Anise K. Strong is an Associate Professor of History at Western Michigan University specializing in ancient Roman history, gender and sexuality studies, and classical reception. She received the 2016-17 College of Arts and Sciences Gender Scholar Award for her scholarly contributions. Dr. Strong earned her Ph.D. in Classical Studies from Columbia University (2005), M.Phil from Columbia (2003), M.A. from Columbia (2001), and B.A. in Classical Civilization from Yale University (1999). Her teaching portfolio includes courses on Greek and Roman history, world history, gender and sexuality in antiquity, and history through film. Her research examines marginalized groups in antiquity including prostitutes, slaves, and women, and analyzes contemporary representations of classical worlds in media. Current investigations focus on Roman social structures, violence in ancient societies, and neomedievalism in digital culture.

Tyson Ashley Retzمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Intellectual History
• History of Historical Thought
• Philosophy of History
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Tyson Ashley Retz is an Associate Professor of Intellectual History at the University of South-Eastern Norway (Department of Culture and Language Sciences, Faculty of Education and Humanities). He holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne and is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. His research focuses on the philosophy of history, historiography, and the intellectual history of political thought, particularly in 19th-century Europe. Retz has held visiting positions at the University of British Columbia (2014), Tallinn University (2018), and the University of Oslo (2021), and is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Vienna (2024-25). Retz’s scholarly work critiques traditional concepts of empathy in historical understanding, advocating instead for a hermeneutical approach rooted in Collingwood’s question-answer logic. His books *Empathy and History* (2018) and *Progress and the Scale of History* (2022) explore foundational issues in historical methodology and the evolution of progress narratives. Current research examines the religious-political dynamics of Restoration France (1815–1830) and the role of historical writing in liberal thought during Catholic revival periods. His peer-reviewed articles span topics such as historical scale, the Anthropocene’s ethical challenges, and comparative progress theories. Retz actively contributes to history education through editorial roles: he edits the *Bloomsbury History: Theory and Method* digital resource, chairs the *History Education Research Journal*, and guest-edited special issues on history didactics. He has supervised at least one PhD student, Jacob Tom (2025), and frequently publishes in journals like *Journal of the Philosophy of History* and *Rethinking History*. Awards include his Royal Historical Society fellowship. Retz’s interdisciplinary work bridges historical theory, education, and political philosophy, emphasizing the societal role of historical inquiry in addressing contemporary ethical and epistemological issues.

Matthew P Ungerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Law and Society
• Criminal Accusation
• Social Theory
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Matthew P Unger is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at Concordia University, Montreal. His research intersects socio-legal studies, sound studies, and cultural theory. He holds a PhD in Sociology from the University of Alberta and has conducted postdoctoral research there. His work focuses on legal beginnings through settler colonialism, biopolitics, and new materialism; sound and music subcultures; and the symbolic dynamics of extreme metal. He co-leads the Transgressive Sounds and Atmospheres initiative and has been supported by SSHRC and FRQ-SC grants. Educations: PhD in Sociology, University of Alberta (2006–2013) Postdoctoral Fellow, University of Alberta (2014–2016) Research Interests: His dual focus includes: 1) Socio-Legal Studies: colonial legal imaginaries, criminal accusation, and legal phenomenology. 2) Sound Studies: extreme metal subcultures, sonic atmospheres, and music’s role in constructing identity and meaning. He employs hermeneutic and phenomenological methods to explore how symbols shape social and legal judgments. Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes colonial legal structures, environmental jurisprudence, and the interplay between sound/music and transgressive cultural practices. His scholarship bridges Continental philosophy, critical legal theory, and ethnographic research. Awards: Concordia University Research Award (Category A) Advising & Grants: Supervises students in criminology, socio-legal theory, metal studies, and sound studies. Active in securing interdisciplinary grants for collaborative research programs. Labs/Teams: Leads the Transgressive Sounds and Atmospheres project, fostering international dialogues on sonic and musical inquiry through curated soundscapes and textual analyses.

Abigail Shinnمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس ارشد

• Early Modern Literature
• Conversion Narratives
• Early Modern Life Writing
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Dr Abigail Shinn is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of English and Creative Writing at Goldsmiths, University of London. She specializes in early modern literature, focusing on conversion narratives, drama, and life writing. Her academic journey includes positions at the universities of St Andrews, Leeds, and York before joining Goldsmiths in 2017. Shinn holds a PhD from the University of Sussex (2010) titled ‘Edmund Spenser and the Popular Press’, an MA in Early Modern Literature and Culture (2006), and a BA in English Literature (2005). Her research explores the intersection of culture and form, particularly in non-canonical texts such as conversion narratives and popular print. She is a member of the International Spenser Society’s executive committee and reviews editor for The Spenser Review . Her publications include Conversion Narratives in Early Modern England: Tales of Turning (2018) and co-edited volumes like The Ashgate Research Companion to Popular Culture in Early Modern England (2014). Current projects involve The Architecture of Conversion and the Early Modern Stage and Spenser’s Popular Voices , examining drama, spatial symbolism, and Spenser’s engagement with popular culture. Shinn teaches modules such as Shakespeare(s): Then and Now and Writing Lives , supervising research on topics like early modern animal studies and popular culture. She holds administrative roles including Director of ECW Undergraduate and Postgraduate Admissions and Programme Coordinator for the BA English.