Omri Elisha

Omri Elisha is an Associate Professor at Queens College, City University of New York (CUNY). He holds a Ph.D. in Anthropology from New York University (2005). His expertise lies in the anthropology of religion, focusing on Evangelical Christianity in North America, ritual performance, and the interplay between spirituality and secularism. Elisha teaches courses such as 'Religion: Belief and Ritual,' 'Anthropology of Religion,' and 'Urban Anthropology.'

• Education: Ph.D., New York University, 2005

His research explores themes like embodied religious authority in Christian praise dancing, the ritualization of worship practices, and the intersection of Evangelical social engagement with broader cultural frameworks. He has written extensively on topics including the historical consciousness in Western astrology, the paradoxes of Evangelical compassion, and the dynamics of urban spiritual movements. His 2011 book Moral Ambition examines Evangelical megachurches' roles in civil society.

Elisha's recent work (2021-2025) delves into occult sociality and symbolic systems within contemporary astrology, reflecting his broader interest in non-traditional religious expressions. His earlier publications (2002-2013) trace historical and contemporary Evangelical movements, including Mormon sectarianism and urban prayer initiatives.

While no specific advising or grant information is listed, his teaching portfolio reflects deep engagement with both foundational and specialized topics in cultural anthropology and religious studies.