Ashley Lebner

Ashley Lebner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Religion and Culture at Wilfrid Laurier University's College of Arts. Her research bridges religious studies and cultural analysis with a focus on global and interdisciplinary themes.

• Expertise in intersections of religious and scientific knowledge systems
• Focus on colonization/decolonization processes in the Amazonia region
• Comparative analysis of Christianity (especially Catholicism) and Afro-Brazilian religions
• Investigation of secularity and its political implications through the lens of friendship
• Transnational connections between Brazil, United States, France, and Portugal

Awarded and recognized for her work, though specific honors are not detailed in this profile. Fluent in English, French, Spanish, and Portuguese, she offers cross-cultural perspectives in her academic contributions.