Stephanie Brehm

Stephanie Brehm is an Instructor in Higher Education Administration and Policy at Northwestern University's School of Education & Social Policy and serves as Director of Graduate Education at Johns Hopkins University. She has been affiliated with Northwestern since 2011, holding roles such as teaching associate and co-instructor. Her research focuses on American religion, mass media, ethnography, and higher education administration. She earned her PhD in Religious Studies from Northwestern (2017), an MA in Comparative Religion from Miami University (2011), and a BA in Religion and Communication Studies from Florida State University (2009).

In her administrative role at Northwestern, Brehm leads strategic planning, curriculum review, and interdisciplinary programs like the Dissertation Proposal Development Program. She has held leadership in graduate student associations and advocacy councils. Her work bridges religious studies, media analysis, and institutional organization in higher education.

Brehm’s publications explore intersections of religion, media, and culture. She has co-authored chapters on Disney’s cultural significance and authored a book analyzing Stephen Colbert’s portrayal of American religion. Her administrative contributions include enhancing graduate education through curriculum design and faculty development initiatives.