Thomas Ferguson

Associate Professor, Religious Studies

Education

  • PHD, Fordham University
  • MA, Seton Hall University
  • BA, Manhattan College

Courses Taught

LATN 281      Intermediate Latin Tutorial
LLRN 102      Classical Origins: West Culture
RELS 110      The Nature and Experience of Religion
RELS 209      Paul

RELS 231      Eastern Christianity

RELS 235      Reformation Theology

RELS 243      Early Christian Thought
RELS 245      Medieval Christian Thought

  • Research

    Patrology, especially 5th-6th century North African thought concerning Psalm interpretation. Studies include the use of modern literary theories, especially reception theory and Marxist criticism, to reveal the meanings of texts. Major authors include Fulgentious the Mythographer, Verecundus of Junca, and Fulgentius of Ruspe.

  • Other

    One of the faculty/staff directors of Standing Together: The Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual student support group at Manhattan College.