Katherine “Katie” Low
BA, Doane College; MDiv and PhD, Brite Divinity School, Texas Christian University
Dr. Low was a first-generation college student who sat in the front row of Hebrew Bible class her first semester. The Hebrew Bible/Old Testament class convinced her to declare a Religious Studies major, and she never looked back. Dr. Low studied abroad twice; first, in Israel and the West Bank at Tantur Ecumenical Institute, then at Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. Exploring the rich cultures and traditions of the world with curiosity informs her approach to Religious Studies. Dr. Low enjoys teaching introductory courses on the Bible and passionately entertaining students with the complexities, and possibilities, of her field. In her role as University Chaplain, she holds the philosophy of supporting the spiritual growth of all students and directs the Quest interfaith program. As a certified Interfaith Leader, celebrating religious diversity through pluralism remains her central focus in higher education. During some spare-time, she enjoys reading young adult dystopian fiction and watching as much television and as many films as possible, especially monster-related ones. Dr. Low’s book, The Bible, Gender, and Reception History: The Case of Job’s Wife (Bloomsbury, 2013) stems from her dissertation and orientation around reception history of the Bible. She continues to explore intersections of religion, gender, and culture, as evident in her many publications. Her second book, Unnamed Wives of Famous Biblical Men, is currently in production. Visitwww.katherinelow.com to find out more about her scholarly achievements. |