James McLachlan | |
Nationality: | American |
Known For: | Religious studies journal editor |
Alma Mater: | Brigham Young (philosophy and history) Indiana University (M.A., European history) University of Toronto (Ph.D., Religious Studies)[1] |
Occupation: | Theology professor |
Awards: | 2007 R. L. "Buzz" Capener Memorial Contest in Comparative Religious Studies, First Place |
Spouse: | Carrie McLachlan |
James McLachlan is a Mormon studies scholar and theologian. In 2005 he became the inaugural co-editor, along with Carrie McLachlan, of Element: a Journal of Mormon Philosophy and Theology, the flagship peer-reviewed journal of Mormon theology. McLachlan is also Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Western Carolina University.[1], McLachlan co-chaired the American Academy of Religion’s Mormon Studies Group and was a board member of the Society for Mormon Philosophy and Theology.[2] [3]