Taylor G. Petrey
Taylor G. Petrey | |
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| Born | 20 August 1976 Provo, Utah, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Professor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Alma mater | |
| Doctoral advisor | Karen L. King |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Religious Studies |
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| Website | https://religion.kzoo.edu/faculty/dr-taylor-petrey-2/ |
Taylor G. Petrey is an American scholar of religion specializing in gender studies, early Christianity, and Mormonism. He has served as the editor of Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought since 2019 and is a professor at Kalamazoo College. Petrey’s research explores the intersections of religion, sexuality, and gender, particularly within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). His 2020 book Tabernacles of Clay: Sexuality and Gender in Modern Mormonism has won numerous awards, including "Best Book Award" from the Mormon History Association and a "Choice Outstanding Academic Title" award.