Kelsi Morrison-Atkins
Assistant Professor
Biography
Kelsi Morrison-Atkins is a scholar of ancient Christianity. Kelsi’s research and teaching address questions of gender, sexuality, and embodiment in early Christianity, with a particular focus on dress and adornment. Her current project analyzes the significance of clothing practices in debates about women’s authority in early Christian writings from the 1-3rd centuries. Outside of her academic work, Kelsi is an avid fiber artist, RPG enthusiast, and lover of all things handmade.
Degree(s)
Th.D. in New Testament and Early Christian Studies, Harvard Divinity School; MTS in New Testament and Early Christian Studies, Harvard Divinity School; BA Religious Studies and English Literature, Ball State University.