Corey Olsen

Corey Olsen is an American scholar, educator, and author widely known as "The Tolkien Professor." He is the founder of Signum University, an online graduate school dedicated to the study of myth, fantasy, and the humanities. Olsen is the author of "Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit", a celebrated deep-dive into Tolkien's beloved classic that brings the text to life for both new readers and devoted fans. A passionate and engaging teacher, he has spent his career making medieval literature and fantasy accessible to a broad audience through lectures, podcasts, and academic programs.