The study of emotional and affective aspects of religious practice, as well as the discourse about emotions and affects in religious text and speech.
Department of Religious Studies
Emotions & Affect
Core Faculty
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Nancy Khalek (She/Her)
Associate Professor of Religious Studies, Director of Graduate Studies -
Paul Nahme
Associate Professor of Judaic Studies and Religious Studies, Director of Judaic Studies -
Michael Satlow
Professor of Religious Studies and Judaic Studies
For Prospective Students:
Applicants are expected to have a background in coursework in religious studies and to evidence preparation for the interests they want to pursue in doctoral studies.
Prospective students wishing to bridge between theory of or the historical study of emotions and medieval Islamic religion and practice are welcome to apply.