Liberal Arts and Sciences
Jessica Harland-Jacobs Research Group
Led by Jessica Harland-Jacobs · History
What we study
Jessica Harland-Jacobs studies British imperialism and religious diversity in the Atlantic world, focusing on Catholic incorporation into the British Empire. Her work examines policies and experiences of Catholics in the 18th-19th centuries.
What working here is like
- Reading, writing & theory
- Project
- 1
- Papers
- 2
What we're looking for
“She has directed multiple senior theses and University Scholars and welcomes the opportunity to work with undergraduates on research projects.”
Current projects
Catholic incorporation in the British Empire
Examines British policies and Catholic experiences in the 18th-19th centuries.
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Recent papers, explained
- The Making of Popish Bishops in Britain's Ceded Empire, 1710s–1820s
2025 · Journal of Religious History
Analyzes how Britain integrated Catholic bishops into its colonial empire.
- The fraternal Atlantic: An introduction
2021 · Routledge eBooks
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