Christian Sheridan received his B.A. from Williams College and his M.A. and Ph.D. from Tufts University, all in English literature. His areas of specialization include medieval literature; medievalism (the portrayal of the Middle Ages in later cultures), especially in film; and poetry. Outside of the classroom, he is an avid bike racer and certified USA Cycling coach.
Contact information
- Bowman Hall 227
- 540-828-5341
- csherida@bridgewater.edu
Education and certifications
- Education: B.A., Williams College; M.A., Ph.D., Tufts University
Teaching Fields
- Classical, Medieval, and Early Modern Literature; Poetry; Medievalism and Popular Culture
Expertise and Topics
Speakers Bureau
- Chaucer, "The Canterbury Tales" and Late-Medieval England
This talk discusses Chaucer’s 14th-century masterpiece, "The Canterbury Tales," and places it in the context of late-medieval culture.
- Introduction to Bike Racing
A basic primer on the training, tactics and history of racing a bicycle on the road.
- The Medieval Authurian Tradition
This presentation traces the rise of the legends of King Arthur from their Celtic origins to their most complete retelling in Sir Thomas Malory’s 15th century "Morte d’Arthur."
Media Expert
- Medieval literature
Research areas and specializations
- Chaucer and Late-medieval Literature; Medievalism and Popular Culture; Poetry and Poetics
Personal interests
- Bike racing; coaching cyclists; rescuing retired racing greyhounds
