Richard Sosis

Richard Sosis is the James Barnett Professor of Humanistic Anthropology at the University of Connecticut. His research bridges anthropology, evolutionary biology, and cognitive science to explore the interplay between religious systems and human cooperation.

• Fieldwork: Conducted in the Federated States of Micronesia, Israel, and the United States.
• Research Themes: Evolution of religion, ritual, magic, signaling theory, and the anthropology of sport.
• Foundational Work: Investigates how religious practices influence cooperative behaviors in communities.

He co-founded and co-edits the journal Religion, Brain & Behavior, advancing bio-cultural approaches to studying religion. Affiliations span interdisciplinary centers addressing health, policy, and theological inquiry.