Caleb Simmons

Dr. Caleb Simmons is a Professor of Religious Studies and Executive Director of Arizona Online at the University of Arizona. He holds multiple roles including Faculty Director of Interdisciplinary Studies and has served on numerous strategic university committees. His expertise spans South Asian religions (especially Hinduism), digital pedagogy, and medieval/colonial Indian history. He earned a Ph.D. in Religion from the University of Florida.

His research focuses on religion-state dynamics in premodern India, contemporary diaspora communities, and ecological sacred geographies. Notable works include Devotional Sovereignty: Kingship and Religion in India (2020) and Singing the Goddess into Place (2022). He frequently engages with folk narratives and modern media representations of Hinduism, including graphic novels and films.

Simmons has received prestigious awards such as the CUES Distinguished Fellowship (2022–2026), Ted and Shirley Taubeneck Teaching Award (2021), and Early Career Scholars Award (2020). His pedagogical research explores online learning modalities and high-production quality in asynchronous education.

His administrative roles include leading the Arizona Online initiative, overseeing interdisciplinary programs, and serving on the University Senate. He actively contributes to academic governance and open-access initiatives. His interdisciplinary approach bridges historical, cultural, and digital domains.