Education
M.Ed. (2017), Curriculum and Pedagogy, University of Western Ontario
B.Ed. (2002), English and History, University of Western Ontario
BA (Honours) (2001), English and History, University of Western Ontario
Courses
- A World at War: The Turbulent Twentieth Century (HIS-108)
- History of the US: From Colony to Superpower (HIS-233)
About
Jeremy W. Johnston has worked in education for over twenty years, serving as an adjunct lecturer, professor, and teacher of history, classical studies, and English at several institutions, including Redeemer University, Heritage College & Seminary, Mohawk College, and Hillfield Strathallan College. He holds a Master’s degree in Education and an Honours degree in English Literature and Humanities from the University of Western Ontario. He is also the author of three books: J.R.R. Tolkien: Christian Maker of Middle-earth (a biography on Tolkien published by H&E, 2023), Undiminished Returns: Poems of a Christian Life (a collection of original poems published by H&E, 2020), and All Things New: Essays on Christianity, culture & the arts (a series of essays on art and faith published by Joshua Press, 2018). For over ten years, he was the arts columnist for Barnabas magazine, published by the Sovereign Grace Fellowship of Canada. He has been involved in Christian Education and church ministry—teaching, preaching, and pastoring—at local churches and Christian venues for many years. Jeremy and his wife, Laurie, have four children, as well as a daughter-in-law and a son-in-law. They live in Hamilton, Ontario.
Research Interests
- American History; History of Western Civilization (ancient to modern); Ancient World History
- Classical and Christian Education
- Christianity and the arts (visual, musical, literary)
- English language and literature (with a special interest in Anglo-Saxon/Medieval literature: Beowulf; English poetry: Donne, Herbert, Bradstreet, Rossetti, Keats; and Japanese poetry); World and Comparative literature (Homer, Virgil, Dante’s Divine Comedy, epic literature
- Classical Studies: Greco-Roman history, Classical Philosophy (pre-Socratics, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Hellenistic), Classical drama (Sophocles, Euripides), Classical mythology.
- Twentieth-century writers and thinkers: C.S. Lewis, J.R.R. Tolkien, G.K. Chesterton, Francis Schaeffer, Dorothy Sayers.
Research Funding
- “Fostering Innovation through Humanities Education” Research Sabbatical, Hillfield Strathallan College, spring term 2017
Research Publications
“Who is Tom Bombadil? In Search of the ‘One-Answer-To-Rule-Them-All,’” A Review of C.R. Wiley’s In the House of Tom Bombadil in Front Porch Republic www.frontporchrepublic.com (July 6, 2022)
“C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien: A Model Friendship,” Reformation Today (Oct – Dec 2021)
“Love and Marriage in the Life & Poetry of Anne Bradstreet,” Words from the Wanderings Blog, May 7, 2021.
“America’s First Poet, Anne Bradstreet: A Progressive Conservative,” The Imaginative Conservative, February 19, 2021.
“Should Christian Artists Promote Their Art?” The Gospel Coalition of Canada, January 5, 2021.
“Glorifying God through Arts and Culture,” The Gospel Coalition of Canada, August 11, 2020.
“Francis Schaeffer: Having Mercy on Doubters,” Hill City Blog, May 17, 2020.
“In Pursuit of Excellence: How We Can Be Excellent,” and “Why We Need to Be Excellent,” H&E Blog, May 4, 2020 (Part 1) February 19, 2020 (Part 2).
“The Art of Architecture” (three-part series), Barnabas, (Part 1) Fall 2019, p. 22; (Part 2) Winter/Spring 2020, p. 18; (Part 3) Summer 2020, p.6.
“Art & the Bible,” Review of Art & the Bible by Francis Schaeffer, Jubilee, Summer 2019, p.37.
“The Art of Worship,” Barnabas, Summer 2019, p. 6
“Why Your Church Matters in the Age of the Selfie,” (feature) Barnabas, Winter/Spring 2019, pp.6–9
“Drama and Gospel Truths,” Barnabas, Fall 2018, p. 20.
“Reforming Art,” Barnabas, Fall 2017, p. 14
“Created to Be Creative,” Barnabas, Winter 2017, p. 14
“From Futile to Fruitful Thinking,” (feature) Barnabas, Summer 2016, pp.10–14.
“Why We Should Read Fiction,” Barnabas, Fall 2015, p. 22.
“Reforming Music: Bach and Luther,” Barnabas, Winter 2015, p.14.
“Cultural Conformity or Spirit-Filled Living?” (feature) Barnabas, Summer 2013, pp.8–10.
Awards and Certifications
- Teaching Excellence Award: Faculty of Education Student Council, Althouse College. Awarded for Excellence in Teaching; honoured as Top Intermediate-Senior Educator in graduating class by faculty, associate teachers and peers (2002)
- Academic Excellence: University of Western Ontario In-Course Scholarship. Awarded for Academic Excellence (1998-1999)
- Academic Excellence in Arts: Faculty of Arts Alumni Award. Awarded for Academic Excellence in Arts (1998-1999)