Religious Studies

https://religion.utk.edu/

Helene Sinnreich, Head

Rachelle Scott, Associate Head

Professors
Shepardson, C.C., PhD – Duke
Sinnreich, H., PhD – Brandeis University

Associate Professors
Bryson, M., PhD – Stanford
Darby, E., PhD – Duke
Scott, R., PhD – Northwestern
Witt, J., PhD - University of Florida

Assistant Professor
Ceballos, M., PhD – Emory
Harvey, M,. PhD - Emory
Perry, L., PhD - University of Virginia

The mission of the Department of Religious Studies is to promote the historical and critical academic study of religion as a crucial component of the study of world history, global cultures, and contemporary politics. Our undergraduate program equips students with the analytical tools to understand the complex relations among religion, culture, and society in past and present contexts.