Patrick Mason, Ph.D.

Field: History
Areas of Focus: History, Mormon history, Religious studies

Expertise

Mormon history, Mormonism, Religion in America, Religion and Politics, Religion and Peace, Religion and Violence

Bio

Dr. Patrick Mason is a professor of religious studies and history at Utah State University, where he holds the Leonard J. Arrington Chair of Mormon History and Culture. He is the author or editor of several books about Mormon history, culture, and theology. Widely recognized as one of the top experts on Mormonism (the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints), he is commonly consulted by local, national, and international media, and has appeared in outlets including the New York Times, Washington Post, NBC News, Hulu/ABC News, and National Public Radio.