Corey Olsen

Corey Olsen
Born (1974-08-16) August 16, 1974 (age 50)
New Hampshire, U.S.
Other namesTolkien Professor
Occupation(s)Teacher, podcaster
Years active2004–present
AwardsPhi Beta Kappa[1]
Academic background
Alma materColumbia University
Academic work
DisciplineJ.R.R. Tolkien, medieval literature
Institutions
Websitetolkienprofessor.com

Corey Olsen (born August 16, 1974), also known as the "Tolkien Professor", is an American teacher and podcaster, best known for his work in new media promoting the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and medieval literature.[2] Formerly a professor at Washington College, Olsen began dedicating his time to Signum University, an online learning facility he founded in 2011. He is the author of the 2012 book Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit.

The Tolkien scholar Jason Fisher called Olsen "a great popularizer of Tolkien, both in and outside the classroom",[3] while The Washington Post described him as "one of the most popular medievalists in America".[2]

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  2. ^ a b de Vise, Daniel (February 9, 2011). "'Tolkien Professor' Corey Olsen brings Middle-earth to iTunes via podcasts". The Washington Post. Retrieved May 11, 2021.
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