Susanna Morrill

Susanna Morrill is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Lewis & Clark College, located in Portland, Oregon. She holds a PhD (2002) and MA (1993) from the University of Chicago, and a BA (1989) from Bryn Mawr College. Her research focuses on uncovering women's roles in American religious history through non-traditional sources like popular literature, with emphasis on early Mormon women's theological contributions. She also explores themes of gender, the body, and health in religious contexts.

• Education:
• PhD in History of Religions, University of Chicago (2002)
• MA in History of Religions, University of Chicago (1993)
• BA in Religious Studies, Bryn Mawr College (1989)

Her teaching includes courses on American religious history (pre-1865 and post-1865), religion in modern America, and the intersection of religion with television narratives. Current Spring 2025 courses cover American religious themes through TV analysis, modern American religious pluralism, and senior thesis guidance. Office hours are Tuesdays 8–9:30 AM in John R. Howard Hall 228.

No academic awards or grants are explicitly listed in the provided materials. Research emphasizes marginalized voices in religious history, particularly through unconventional cultural artifacts.