Blythe Kingcroft

PHD CANDIDATE

Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia, CA

Education: BA English, University of Victoria
MA English, McGill University
MA Theology, Regent College

Academic Interests
Blythe Kingcroft is a PhD candidate in the Institute for Theology, Imagination and the Arts at the University of St Andrews under the supervision of Professor Judith Wolfe. Her doctoral research focuses on representations of enchanted homes in the literature of British author Susanna Clarke, arguing towards the vital role of non-realist literature in the broader discourse of (dis-/re-) enchantment. More broadly, she is interested in sacramental theology, (dis-/re-) enchantment studies, fantasy literature, representations of homes in contemporary literature and film, and the theological dimensions of literature and film.

Other Interests
Blythe serves as the Editor in Chief of Transpositions, ITIA’s online journal. In addition to her academic work, she writes nonfiction and poetry, which has been published or is forthcoming in journals such as Ruminate, EcoTheo Review, and Mockingbird Magazine. You can also find her writing on her Substack, Scrap Paper. In her spare time, she reads widely, enjoys film photography, and likes spending time outdoors, in art galleries, and around the table with her husband Matt and their two children.

Contact
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