Sharon Merz, Ph.D.
International Anthropology Coordinator, Senior Anthropology Consultant
Degrees
- Ph.D., Social Anthropology, University of Exeter, UK, 2018
- M.A. (with distinction), Death Studies/Social Anthropology, Trinity Saint David, University of Wales, UK, 2013
- B.Ed. (with honours), Education and Geography, University of Birmingham, UK, 1991
Current positions
- Certified Senior Anthropology Consultant, SIL International, 2021–
- Overseer, Journal of Community-based Language and Social Research (JCLSR) 2022-
- International Anthropology Coordinator, SIL International, 2020–
- Lecturer, Moorlands College, UK, 2020–
- Co-editor, Anthropology Allspice Journal, SIL, 2019–
- Anthropology Consultant, SIL Togo-Benin, 2013–
- Linguist and Project Worker, Mbelime language, SIL Togo-Benin, 2002–
Other professional experience and service
- Visiting lecturer, Theological College of Northern Nigeria, Nigeria, 2018–2021
- Anthropology Consultant, SIL International, 2013–2020
- Anthropology Coordinator, SIL Togo-Benin, 2009–2014, 2019
- Visiting lecturer, Redcliffe College, UK, 2013–2019
- Assistant Editor, Ethno-Info Anthropology Journal, SIL Africa, 2013–2017
- Applied Studies Coordinator, SIL Togo-Benin, 2006–2009
Professional memberships
- Fellow of the Royal Anthropological Institute, UK, 2010–
Language proficiencies
- English (eng): ILR 5
- French (fra): ILR 3
Research interests
- Anthrozoology
- Cryptozoology
- Anthropology of Death
- Christianity and Religion
- Anthropological Theory
Benin