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J. David Pulsipher

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J. David Pulsipher is a professor of history at Brigham Young University–Idaho, where he also leads its program for peace and conflict transformation. He earned a BA from BYU and a PhD from the University of Minnesota, both in American studies, and has been a visiting professor and Fulbright scholar at Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi, India. His research focuses on the intersections of Latter-day Saint theology, scripture, and history with principles of peace and nonviolent action. With Patrick Q. Mason, he is author of the forthcoming book Proclaim Peace: The Restoration’s Answer to an Age of Conflict. He lives in Rexburg, Idaho, where he and his family enjoy the cooler summers and colder winters than those of his native Salt Lake Valley.