Dr. William Acres

Assistant Professor

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Biography

William Acres is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Western University. He earned his PhD from the University of Cambridge in 1992 and has since become a recognized scholar in the field of history. His current research interests include the historical dynamics of the New England Company and the Grand River Mission from 1827 to 1934, as well as the historical narratives of John Strype between 1680 and 1737. His academic contributions include various articles published in prestigious journals, such as the Burghley Letters in the Cambridge Royal Historical Society and chapters in significant edited volumes, addressing topics of religion and historical interpretation. Acres has also contributed to major archival projects, working to catalogue and digitize Indigenous materials related to the Mohawk Institute, emphasizing the importance of preserving these historical documents. Over the years, he has been granted funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada for his research projects. His teaching at Western University involves engaging students with historical methodologies and critical analysis of historical texts and events.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching in the field of history, focusing on the intersections of religion and colonialism.

Awards

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SSHRC Insight Development Award

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.