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Michaela Valenteمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern European History
• Demonology
• Roman Inquisition
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michaela Valente is an Associate Professor in Early Modern History at the Department of Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome , where she has taught since 2021. Previously, she was Associate Professor at the University of Molise (2005-2021) after postdoctoral work at Salerno. Her research focuses on witchcraft, inquisition practices, religious migrations, and historiographical debates in Early Modern Europe. Her scholarship explores the demonological discourse through works like Charles V (2013) and co-edited volumes on the Roman Inquisition. She has contributed to international research projects including COST Action PIMo (2019-2023) on Mediterranean displacements and PRIN initiatives on Renaissance philosophy. Recent publications analyze transnational religious refugees ( Religious Refugees in the Early Modern World , 2023), gender in exile (2024), and witchcraft's intellectual legacy . Her teaching includes Modern History and Migration History courses, with exam texts emphasizing primary sources and critical historiography. Scientific Awards : Anna Maria Battista Fellowship Fondazione Luigi Firpo Fellow (2000) University of Rome Research Fellow (2001-2003)

Damian J. Smithمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Medieval History
• Medieval Mediterranean World
• Papacy Studies
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Damian J. Smith is a Professor of History at Saint Louis University's College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Medieval Europe. His expertise spans the Iberian Peninsula (particularly the Crown of Aragon), Papacy (Eugenius III to Gregory X), heresy/inquisition practices before the mid-14th century, and cross-cultural interactions in the Mediterranean World. He teaches courses on Medieval Survey 1100-1500, The Pontificate of Innocent III, and The Medieval Idea of the University. Ph.D. in History, University of Birmingham (1997) M.A. in History, University of London (1991) B.A. in History, University of London (1990) Currently writing a history of James I of Aragon (1213-76) and essays on Catalonia-France medieval treaties for the Institut d’Estudis Catalans. As series editor for Church, Faith and Culture in the Medieval West , he promotes interdisciplinary studies of monastic life, Church-State relations, and textual transmission. His research bridges cultural history, law, and ritual across Latin Christendom. Recent publications analyze papal letters to Iberia, Albigensian Crusade dynamics, and heresy prosecution mechanics. Key themes include papal authority limits, cross-cultural negotiations, and ecclesiastical responses to heterodoxy. Carpenter Fellowship (2019) National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship (2015-16) Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2005) British Academy Research Grant (2004) Batista i Roca Fellowship (2001-03) Leverhulme Study Abroad Fellowship (1999-2001) Advises Ph.D. candidates such as Joel Cerimele (Saracen imagery in Joachimite tradition) and Judith Nelams (Cecco d’Ascoli’s astrology). Past students include Erin Abraham (Irish penitential literature) and Emily Henry (royal female emotion in Castile). His grants supported research in Spain, France, and medieval manuscript studies.

• Modern History
• Early Modern European History
• Religious History
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Carmen Salvo is a Full Professor of Modern History at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania. She specializes in HIST-02/A and is actively engaged in research and academic supervision. Her work focuses on the cultural, economic, and institutional transformations in Sicily from the medieval to the modern period, particularly the transition from feudalism to capitalism, religious dissent, and the role of the Church. Her research interests include early modern European history, religious history, cultural and intellectual history, urban development in Sicily, book censorship, the Inquisition, and the interplay between myth and power in the Mediterranean. She has led and participated in numerous funded research projects, including studies on urban rhetoric, citizenship, and socio-political structures in Sicily across centuries. The trends in her scholarly output reflect a deep engagement with the intersections of religion, politics, and culture in early modern Italy, especially Sicily. Her publications span topics from aristocratic religious dissent to inquisitorial practices and the ideological foundations of modernity. She frequently supervises theses on gender, faith, monasticism, and censorship, indicating a strong commitment to mentoring the next generation of historians. Full Professor of Modern History (HIST-02/A), University of Catania Member of Scientific Committee, La società journal Researcher in funded projects on Sicilian urban history, religious power, and modernity She has supervised numerous master’s theses on topics such as female monasticism, Jesuit presence, political culture, and religious persecution. Her academic service includes regular office hours and active participation in departmental scholarly activities. She continues to lead current research on ruling elites, book censorship, and Church doctrine in historical context. Her lab or research team is not explicitly named, but her involvement in multi-year projects and thesis supervision suggests leadership within a collaborative research environment in the Department of Humanities.

Simon Ditchfieldمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Early Modern History
• Urban and Religious Culture
• Global Catholicism
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Simon Ditchfield is a Professor of Early Modern History at the University of York , renowned for his expertise in the intersection of urban and religious culture in the Italian peninsula (1300-1800). He has held significant roles, including Chair of the Departmental Research Committee, and is a co-editor of the Sacro/santo book series. His research explores the making of Roman Catholicism as a global religion, with a focus on Jesuit missions and Counter-Reformation dynamics. Education: BA (York), MPhil/PhD (Warburg Institute), Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (1998-) Projects: Conversion Narratives in Early Modern Europe (AHRC 2010-13), Papacy and People: The Making of Roman Catholicism as a World Religion (OUP), and Daniello Bartoli SJ and Global History (Leverhulme Fellow 2014-15) Simon’s research spans global Catholicism , hagiography , and missionary networks , as evidenced by his 2024 article Exemplary Lives in the Making of a World Religion and 2023 Appropriation and Agency in Roman Catholicism . His work often critiques traditional narratives of Trent and emphasizes cross-cultural exchanges, particularly in Jesuit missions across Persia, New France, and the Asia-Pacific. He has received prestigious fellowships, including a British Academy Research Leave Fellowship (2006-08) and a Leverhulme Fellowship (2014-15). Scientific Awards: Roland Bainton Prize (2020), Accademia Ambrosiana (1998-), FRHistS (1998-) Editorial Roles: Advisory editor for Catholic Historical Review , Archivum Societatem Societatis Iesu , Church History , and Archivum historiae pontificiae He supervises doctoral research on topics like Domestic Religion in Florence , Sacred History in Brittany/Wales , and Music in the English Catholic Community . His leadership includes directing the Heritage Studies as Applied History project (1996-99) and co-editing the Companion to Early Modern Rome (2019), which won the Roland Bainton Prize.

Neil Tarrantمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• History of Science
• Intellectual History
• Early Modern Europe
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Dr Neil Tarrant is a historian specializing in the intellectual and cultural history of sixteenth-century Italy, focusing on science, medicine, and religion. He is affiliated with the History Department at University College London (UCL), having previously held positions at institutions such as Imperial College London, the University of York, and the University of Leeds. His research explores intersections between science, religion, and censorship in early modern Europe, with particular attention to the Roman Inquisition and Italian intellectual networks. Education: DPhil in Intellectual History from the University of Sussex (2010), Fellow of the Royal Historical Society. Research Interests: Dr Tarrant’s work examines the history of science and medicine in early modern Italy, the role of religious institutions in shaping scientific inquiry, and the cultural contexts of censorship. His publications analyze figures like Girolamo Cardano, Robert Bellarmine, and Giambattista Della Porta, as well as topics such as alchemy, astrology, and the intellectual legacies of the Roman Inquisition. Teaching: Dr Tarrant teaches modules including 'Early Modern Europe,' 'Gender and Knowledge in Early Modern Europe,' and 'Gender, Sex and Bodies in Early Modern England' at UCL. External Roles: Co-convenor of the IHR ‘Italy 1200-1700’ seminar and co-managing editor of Lias: Journal of Early Modern Intellectual Culture and its Sources . Awards: Fellow of the Royal Historical Society (2010).

• Church History
• History of Science and Universities
• Roman Inquisition
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Dominik Burkard serves as Chair Holder of the Chair of Church History of the Middle Ages and Modern Times within the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Würzburg. Appointed Professor in 2003 and assuming the Chair position in 2006, he maintains an active academic presence with his office located at Bibrastraße 14 in Würzburg. His educational background includes Catholic theology studies at Tübingen and Freiburg i.Br. (1987-1992), followed by dual doctorates in theology from the University of Tübingen (1993) and the Phil.-Theol. University of St. Georgen in Frankfurt a.M. (1998). His habilitation in Medieval and Modern Church History was completed at the University of Münster in 2002. Burkard's research spans multiple critical areas of church history including the Roman Inquisition and Index Congregation, church-state relations, Catholic Enlightenment, and 19th-20th century Catholicism. His scholarly work demonstrates particular expertise in the institutional development of the Church, examining how theological concepts translated into organizational structures and societal engagement throughout history. Recent publications reveal a focus on post-WWII Catholic developments, Vatican II documentation, and regional church history. His publications show consistent scholarly output with significant editorial contributions to major historical works examining the Upper Rhenish Church Province's bicentennial, ecumenical movements of the 1950s, and historical catechism studies. The research demonstrates methodological diversity, combining archival analysis with institutional history approaches. Member of the International Scientific Commission for the Evaluation of the Alois Hudal Estate Member of the steering committee of the Centre for Augustinus Research Scientific Advisory Board member of the Görres Society Scientific Council member of the Catholic Academy in Bavaria Member of the DFG Research Group 2973 on Catholicism in the Federal Republic of Germany Throughout his career, Burkard has held significant administrative roles including Vice Dean of the Graduate School of Humanities (2007-2011), University Ombudsman for humanities and social sciences (2010-2016), and membership in the University Senate and Council. His research has been supported through DFG projects including long-term studies on the Roman Inquisition and more recently through Research Group 2973 examining Catholic identity in post-war Germany. He serves on multiple editorial boards including the 'Roman Quarterly for Christian Antiquity and Church History' and the RJKG. Burkard maintains active involvement with multiple research communities through his membership in the History Association of the Diocese of Rottenburg-Stuttgart (serving as 1st Chairman since 2020), the Commission for Contemporary History, and as liaison lecturer for the German Business Foundation. His work bridges academic scholarship with practical ecclesiastical engagement.

Jonathan Seitzمشاهده پروفایل

استاد آموزشی

• History of Science
• History of Medicine
• Religious History
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jonathan Seitz serves as Teaching Professor of History and Assistant Department Head in the Department of History at Drexel University, with affiliations to the Center for Science, Technology and Society, Center for Interdisciplinary Study, and Jewish Studies program. His office is located in 5024 MacAlister. His educational background includes: BA in Chemistry and History from Swarthmore College MA in History of Science from University of Wisconsin - Madison PhD in History of Science from University of Wisconsin - Madison Professor Seitz specializes in early modern European history (1400s-1700s), focusing on the critical intersections between science, medicine, and religion. His research examines how historical actors distinguished natural phenomena from supernatural events, particularly through analysis of Inquisition witchcraft trials and Catholic healing practices in Venice. He investigates the construction of expertise, conflicts between religious and medico-scientific authorities, and the global transformations that reshaped belief systems during this period. His publication trajectory demonstrates deepening analysis of institutional power structures - evolving from witchcraft prosecution mechanisms (2009-2011) to inquisitorial networks (2018) and finally to the professionalization of exorcists (2022). These works, grounded in Venetian and Vatican archival research, reveal persistent tensions between emerging scientific paradigms and religious traditions regarding nature, expertise, and authority. Professor Seitz mentors undergraduate and graduate researchers while directing departmental operations as Assistant Department Head. His scholarly projects have received significant grant support from the American Historical Association and Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation, enabling extensive archival work in Italy. He actively contributes to Drexel's interdisciplinary initiatives through the Center for Science, Technology and Society and Center for Interdisciplinary Study, while also participating in Jewish Studies programming that complements his research on religious history.

Stan Harstineمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Johannine Literature
• New Testament Studies
• Biblical Theology
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stan Harstine is an internationally recognized scholar and teacher at Friends University since 2002, specializing in Johannine literature. He has received the W.A. Young Award for Excellence in Teaching and presents research at international conferences including Vienna (2014), Helsinki (2018), Salzburg (2022), Pretoria (2023), and Amsterdam (2024). He earned his B.S. from Kansas State University, M.Div. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and Ph.D. from Baylor University. His research focuses on the Gospel and Letters of John, exploring themes such as Sabbath, feasts, food, wells, thirst, Jerusalem, and love through detailed biblical analysis connecting Old and New Testament contexts. Dr. Harstine chairs the Johannine Literature section for the International Meeting of the Society for Biblical Literature and serves as editor for the Johannine Literature section of Religious Studies Review journal. Previously (2017-2023), he was area editor for New Testament materials. W.A. Young Award for Excellence in Teaching He has authored three books on the Gospel of John, including 'Reading John Through Johannine Lenses,' and a Bible study on Romans. His scholarly work is widely accessible through StanHarstine.com, featuring the '10 Minutes with the Gospel of John' devotional podcast and 'Conversations in the Gospel of John' podcast, embodying his motto: 'always Practical, always Inquisitive, always Learning.'

• Church History
• Religious Studies
• Modern European History
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Hubert Wolf is a Full Professor of Medieval and Modern Church History at the Faculty of Catholic Theology, University of Münster. He is also a member of the Faculty of History and a Principal Investigator in the Cluster of Excellence 'Religion and Politics'. His research focuses on the history of the Roman Inquisition, Vatican archives, the Catholic Church’s engagement with modern totalitarian regimes (e.g., Nazi Germany), and 19th-20th century church history. He has led major projects, including the critical online edition of the diaries of Michael Cardinal Faulhaber and the opening of Vatican archives related to Pius XII. Education: PhD (1988), Habilitation (1991), University of Tübingen; ordained priest (1985). Positions: Previously held professorships at Goethe University Frankfurt and University of Tübingen. Research interests span religious censorship, modernism vs. anti-modernism in Catholicism, and the Vatican’s role in historical conflicts. His work bridges theology and history, emphasizing archival analysis. Awards: Leibniz Prize (2003), Gutenberg Prize (2006), Sigmund Freud Prize for Scientific Prose (2021). Grants: Alfred Landecker Foundation (since 2024), EVZ Foundation (2022). He heads the 'Belonging then and now' project and is involved in editorial roles for journals like Saeculum . His research also explores the Vatican’s responses to Jewish petitions during the Holocaust.

Ulf R Hanssonمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Etruscan Art and Archaeology
• Roman Archaeology
• History of Antiquarianism
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Ulf R Hansson is a Research Fellow in the Classics Department at the University of Texas at Austin and Director of the Swedish Institute of Classical Studies in Rome. Holding a PhD from the University of Gothenburg (2005), he is a classical archaeologist and cultural historian specializing in Etruscan and early Roman art and archaeology, the history of antiquarianism and archaeology, and the history of collecting and collections. His research interests span Etruscan art, engraved gems, early modern reception of classical culture, and the intellectual networks of 18th-century Europe. Hansson is particularly known for his work on Baron Philipp von Stosch (1691-1757), a German antiquarian and collector, and Adolf Furtwängler (1853-1907), a German classical archaeologist. Hansson's recent publications focus on the intersection of collecting practices, intellectual history, and cultural networks in early modern Europe. His scholarly output demonstrates a consistent interest in how knowledge about antiquity was produced, circulated, and contested through material objects, visual documentation, and social networks. He has published extensively on engraved gems, antiquarian networks, and the history of archaeological methodology. Among his notable scientific contributions are several book projects examining the work of key figures in the history of archaeology and collecting, with particular attention to how personal networks and social contexts shaped scholarly production. His work has been supported by organizations including the Swedish Research Council. Hansson has been actively involved in academic communities, having served on the admin board of the Histories of Archaeology Research Network (HARN) and co-organizing its annual conferences from 2013-2019. His current research projects include comprehensive studies of Stosch's life and work, Furtwängler's methodological contributions, and the documentation of gem cast collections at UT Austin.

• Political Sociology
• Contemporary European History
• Minority Studies
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Alba Arenales Lope serves as a Research Fellow within the Class of Political and Social Sciences at Scuola Normale Superiore, focusing on Mediterranean political history and minority communities. Her institutional affiliation places her within Italy's premier research-intensive university, operating under the national higher education framework. Her research interests span Political Sociology , Contemporary European History , and Minority Studies , with particular emphasis on religious communities and social movements. Work examines Jewish communities under Fascism, Arab Spring dynamics, and medieval civic identities through interdisciplinary lenses combining historical analysis with sociological frameworks. Publication trends reveal consistent output from 1993-2016 across Italian and international venues, with recent work concentrating on Mediterranean political dynamics. Articles demonstrate methodological diversity including archival research, discourse analysis, and comparative historical approaches across six key subfields per publication. Professional activities include participation in the lecture series "Pensare la vita. Il senso degli opposti" at Parma's Cinema Astra, indicating engagement with public intellectual discourse beyond traditional academic venues.

Daniele Santarelliمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Modern History
• European History
• Mediterranean Studies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Daniele Santarelli is an Associate Professor of Modern History at the Università degli Studi della Campania 'Luigi Vanvitelli', affiliated with the Dipartimento di Lettere e Beni Culturali and associated with the Triangle laboratory. Born in 1979, he holds a doctorate in the History of Christianity from the University of Padua (2006) and qualifications as a lecturer in French universities (2007) and a Second-Class University Professor in Italian universities (2014). He won the Rita Levi Montalcini Young Researchers Award in 2014. His research focuses on early modern European religious and political history, particularly the papacy under Paul IV, the Counter-Reformation, the Inquisition, and Venetian diplomatic relations. He has authored or co-authored over 50 publications, including books on Paul IV’s papacy and edited volumes of historical correspondence. Teaching includes courses on European and Mediterranean history, emphasizing religious dissent, gender studies, and historical methodology. He has served on academic committees and contributed to projects in cultural heritage and public engagement. During 2024–2025, he is on sabbatical for research. Key awards include the Rita Levi Montalcini grant (2014). His work bridges historiography with primary sources, offering insights into early modern institutional dynamics and cultural conflicts.

James Nelson Novoaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Early Modern History
• Diaspora Studies
• Portuguese New Christians
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Nelson Novoa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures at the University of Ottawa, Faculty of Arts. His research focuses on the cultural, social, and religious history of early modern Europe, particularly Portuguese New Christian communities, the Inquisition, and Mediterranean trade networks. He holds affiliations with institutions such as the Universidade de Lisboa (Centro de História), Carleton University’s Zelikovitz Centre for Jewish Studies, and multiple European research centers. Education: Ph.D. in Hispanic Literature (Universidad de Valencia, 2003), Licenciatura in Philosophy (Universidad de Valencia, 1997), and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy (Collège dominicain de philosophie et de théologie, 1993). Research Interests: Early modern history, diaspora studies, cultural memory, digital humanities, and the intersection of religion and identity. His work examines Portuguese New Christians’ navigation of religious persecution, their economic roles in Mediterranean trade, and their cultural contributions to Roman and Tuscan society. Publications highlight themes of transnational networks, material culture, and the legacy of the Inquisition. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with cultural studies, emphasizing marginalized communities’ agency and memory-making processes.

Lars Andersenمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• History
• Social Sciences
• Political Economy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lars Andersen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Politics and Society within the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He is affiliated with the History Research Group and holds a Ph.D. His research focuses on 19th-century Danish history, criminal justice administration, moral explanations, and societal structures. He has been involved in projects like 'Church and science. Harald Westergaard, The Copenhagen Church Fund, and The Social Question 1878-1907' and 'Westergaard 100% Social Question.' Education: Ph.D. (university not specified). His research interests include analyzing historical legal systems, moral decline, and social questions in Denmark. Notable works include studies on suicide statistics in the 19th century and the evolution of legal certainty. He has contributed to journals like Crime, Histoire & Sociétés / Crime, History & Societies and Slagmark . Andersen has engaged in interdisciplinary activities, including workshops on public publishing strategies and ancient Roman civil wars. He is involved in media debates on topics like age discrimination and true crime narratives.

Jane Wickershamمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Italian History
• Reformation History
• Religious History
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jane Wickersham is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of History at the University of Oklahoma, specializing in Italian and Reformation History with expertise in the Roman Inquisition's prosecution mechanisms in early modern Europe. Education: Ph.D., Indiana University Her research centers on the Roman Inquisition's characterization of heresy through ritual practice analysis, as demonstrated in her 2012 monograph Rituals of Prosecution . Current work examines sodomy prosecutions as mixti fori crimes during the Counter Reformation, bridging sacred and secular legal jurisdictions. Publications include contributions to The Seventeenth Century and the Dizionario storico dell’inquisizione . Professor Wickersham teaches courses on the Reformation, Renaissance, Inquisitions, modern Italy, and religious violence. Previously, she served as Assistant Director of the Center for Renaissance Studies at Chicago's Newberry Library. No information available regarding graduate student advising or research grants in provided sources.