James McLachlan (scholar)

James McLachlan is a Mormon studies scholar and theologian. In 2005 he became the inaugural co-editor, along with Carrie McLachlan, of Element: a Journal of Mormon Philosophy and Theology, the flagship peer-reviewed journal of Mormon theology. McLachlan is also Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Western Carolina University.[1] As of 2011, McLachlan co-chaired the American Academy of Religion’s Mormon Studies Group and was a board member of the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology.[2][3]

James McLachlan
NationalityAmerican
Alma materBrigham Young (philosophy and history)
Indiana University (M.A., European history)
University of Toronto (Ph.D., Religious Studies)[1]
OccupationTheology professor
Known forReligious studies journal editor
SpouseCarrie McLachlan
Awards2007 R. L. "Buzz" Capener Memorial Contest in Comparative Religious Studies, First Place

References
  1. "Western Carolina University - James McLachlan". Wcu.edu. Archived from the original on 2013-09-07. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  2. "James McLachlan - Compelling Mormonism | Mormon Stories Podcast". Mormon Stories. 2011-11-17. Retrieved 2013-09-05.
  3. "About the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology". Smpt.org. 2003-03-28. Retrieved 2013-09-05.


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