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Ethan Williamson, PhD

Ethan Williamson smiling wearing blue suit jacket with floral tie

Contact Information

Postdoctoral Associate

Education

  • PhD in History from the University of Florida

Courses Taught

  • Writing in the Disciplines (ENC2256)
  • Strategic Communication (ENC3252)
  • American History I (AMH2010)
  • American History II (AMH2020)
  • History of Christianity I (WOH 3233)
  • History of Christianity II (WOH 3239)
  • Eurasian Empires (WOH 3931)

Pedagogical  and Research Interests

I specialized in medieval history and teaching world history. I am especially interested in how cultures remember and commemorate narratives. Pedagogically, I emphasize engagement with primary sources and collaborative learning.

Publications

  • “Boris of Bulgaria’ Converts to Christianity.” In Religion and World Civilizations: How Faith Shaped Societies from Antiquity to the Present, ed. Andrew Holt. Santa Barbara: Greenwood, 2023. 246-248.
  • “Anchor of Faith: The Cult of St. Clement in Eastern Europe (ca. 500 to ca. 1050).” In Proceedings of the International Scientific Conference “History and Theology” Constanţa (Romania) November 17-18, 2020. Edited by Ionuţ Holubeanu, 16-54. Bucharest: Editura Universitară, 2020. (Co-authored with Florin Curta).