Taylor G. Petrey

Taylor G. Petrey
Born (1976-08-20) 20 August 1976
NationalityAmerican
OccupationProfessor
Years active2010–present
Academic background
Alma mater
Doctoral advisorKaren L. King
Academic work
DisciplineReligious Studies
Sub-discipline
Institutions
Websitehttps://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.