Amy N. Allan

SHE/HER | AURORA, ILLINOIS

Amy N. Allan is an Old Testament biblical studies Ph.D. candidate at Wheaton College under the supervision of Dr. Michael Graves. Her research interests include patristic and rabbinic interpretations of Scripture, anthropomorphic language for God, Old Testament prophets, theology, literary characterization, rhetoric, and ancient Near Eastern culture. In addition, Amy is currently in the ordination process in the Episcopal Church and serves as an Old Testament consultant on the First Nations Version. Her ministry flows from her own journey with Christ and includes advocating for the safety of abuse survivors, leading worship in multiethnic churches, antiracism activism, care for the homeless, speaking in a variety of academic and ecclesial contexts, volunteering in programs supporting patients with cranio-facial anomalies, and finding creative ways to engage and honor Native American traditions. Amy finds joy in sharing moments with family and friends, gardening, adventuring outside, rehabilitating her old home, and eating dark chocolate.