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Travis W. Proctor, Ph.D. is a scholar and public educator of the bible and early Christianity. He is currently Associate Professor of Religion and Dean of the School of Arts, Communication, and Cultural Foundations at Wittenberg University in Springfield, Ohio. He previously served as Research Fellow at the National Humanities Center in Durham, North Carolina (2025-2026).
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The Haunted Bible Blog & Newsletter
The Haunted Bible Blog & Newsletter
Launched in September 2026, The Haunted Bible explores the fascinating yet under-explored world of ghosts, demons, and other spirits that "haunts" the pages of the Bible. Learn about the origins of angels, demons, and the spirits of the deceased, and how they have shaped the religious history of ancient Judaism and Christianity. Interested in joining the blog's newsletter? Sign up using the link below.
Academic Research
Academic Research
Dr. Proctor has published peer-reviewed academic scholarship with his field's leading journals, including the Journal of the American Academy of Religion, Journal of Early Christian Studies, and the Harvard Theological Review. His first book, Demonic Bodies and the Dark Ecologies of Early Christian Culture, was published with Oxford University Press in 2022. For a full list of publications, see his CV in the "About" section; copies and links to academic scholarship are available in the "Academic Research" section.
Public Scholarship
Public Scholarship
Dr. Proctor has published work in public venues including Bible Odyssey, Religion for Breakfast, Religion Dispatches, The Bart Ehrman Blog, and the “Tell Me Something I Don’t Know” podcast. For more on his public-facing work, see the "Free Stuff" tab, above. To request an appearance, see the "Contact" tab, above.
Online Education
Online Education
Dr. Proctor has contributed lectures, seminars, and guided readings to online education platforms including the Biblical Studies Academy, Paths in Biblical Studies, Religion for Breakfast, and The Religion Department. To learn with Dr. Proctor, see the "Online Courses & Lectures" tab, above.
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