James McLachlan (scholar)
American Mormon studies scholar and theologian
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James McLachlan is a scholar and theologian specializing in Mormon studies. In 2005, he became the inaugural co-editor, of Element: a Journal of Mormon Philosophy and Theology, alongside Carrie McLachlan. It is the flagship peer-reviewed journal of Mormon theology. McLachlan is also a Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Western Carolina University.[1] As of 2011[update], McLachlan co-chaired the American Academy of Religion’s Mormon Studies Group and was a board member of the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology.[2][3]
EducationBrigham Young University (philosophy and history)
Indiana University Bloomington (M.A., European history)
University of Toronto (Ph.D., Religious Studies)[1]
Indiana University Bloomington (M.A., European history)
University of Toronto (Ph.D., Religious Studies)[1]
OccupationTheology professor
KnownforReligious studies journal editor
SpouseCarrie McLachlan
James McLachlan | |
|---|---|
| Education | Brigham Young University (philosophy and history) Indiana University Bloomington (M.A., European history) University of Toronto (Ph.D., Religious Studies)[1] |
| Occupation | Theology professor |
| Known for | Religious studies journal editor |
| Spouse | Carrie McLachlan |
| Awards | 2007 R. L. "Buzz" Capener Memorial Contest in Comparative Religious Studies, First Place |
