Lord Ruthven Award
2 appearances
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Edition 0 (1995) Winner
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Edition 0 (2016) Winner
J. Gordon Melton
ジェイ・ゴードン・メルトン
J. Gōdon Meruton
Aliases:
John Gordon Melton
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1942-09-19 （Birmingham, Alabama, U.S.）
- Nationality
- United States
- Languages
- English
- Religion
- United Methodist Church
- Residence History
- Waco, Texas, U.S.
Career
- Occupations
- religious scholar, Distinguished Professor of American Religious History, ordained minister
- Active Years
- 1964-
- Affiliations
- Baylor University, Institute for the Study of American Religion, Institute for Studies of Religion
- Memberships
- United Methodist Church
- Influenced By
- Elmer T. Clark
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Southern College | — | geology | A.B. | — | United States |
| Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary | — | theology | Master of Divinity | — | United States |
| Northwestern University | — | Religion | Ph.D. | — | United States |
Birmingham Southern College
geology
Degree:
A.B.
Year of Graduation:
1964
Country:
United States
A.B. degree in geology
Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary
theology
Degree:
Master of Divinity
Year of Graduation:
1968
Country:
United States
Graduated first in his class
Northwestern University
Religion
Degree:
Ph.D.
Year of Graduation:
1975
Country:
United States
Thesis: The Shape and Structure of the American Religious Experience
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
Encyclopedia of American Religions
1978 EncyclopediaComprehensive encyclopedia of religions in America, multiple editions published.
American religionsNew religious movements
Bibliography
- Log Cabins to Steeples: The United Methodist Way in Illinois
- A Directory of Religious Bodies in the United States
- Encyclopedia of American Religions
- Magic, Witchcraft, and Paganism in America: A Bibliography
- The Old Catholic Sourcebook
- The Encyclopedic Handbook of Cults in America
- Biographical Dictionary of American Cult and Sect Leaders
- The Vampire Book: The Encyclopedia of the Undead
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- ScholarlyEncyclopedic
- Recurring Motifs
- New religious movementsOccultismVampire studies
Legacy
Renowned scholar of American religious history, particularly new religious movements. Author of over 45 books including numerous encyclopedias.
In Popular Culture
- Involved in Aum Shinrikyo investigation, received some criticism
Trivia
- Became interested in alternative religions after reading a book in high school
- Conducted vampire studies and organized related events