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Hester Gelber specializes in late medieval religious thought and has taught courses on philosophy, religion, and medieval Christianity. She has written extensively on medieval Dominicans, particularly focusing on their theological nuances as presented in works like 'Exploring Boundaries of Reason: Questions of Nature and God' and 'Robert Holcot OP Otherwise: Contingency and Necessity in Dominican Theology, Oxford 1300-1350'. Prof. Gelber earned her Ph.D. in History from the University of Wisconsin in 1974 and has been a part of Stanford's faculty since 1978, transitioning from a part-time lecturer in Philosophy to a full-time position in Religious Studies in 1982. Over her career, she has held various administrative roles, including Department Chair and Director of Graduate Studies in the Department of Religious Studies, contributing significantly to academic governance and curriculum development. She has also received multiple fellowships, including those from the Ford Foundation and the American Council of Learned Societies, highlighting her research contributions in medieval studies. As an Emerita Professor, she remains active in professional organizations related to medieval studies, showcasing her commitment to the academic community and ongoing scholarship in her field.
Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Department of Religious Studies, Stanford University • Stanford, California
Philosophy Department, Stanford University • Stanford, California
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