Eliza Barstow

Eliza Barstow serves as a Senior Instructor I in the Department of History and Religious Studies within Oregon State University's School of History, Philosophy and Religion. She teaches undergraduate courses for Religious Studies and History programs while also instructing honors colloquia for the OSU Honors College.

Her educational journey includes:

• B.A. from Penn State University (Schreyer Honors College)
• MPhil from the University of Cambridge
• Ph.D. in American Studies from Harvard University

Her research critically examines American religious history through intersecting lenses of gender, social reform, and systemic white supremacy. She investigates how religious frameworks have historically shaped—and been shaped by—power structures in U.S. society, particularly focusing on marginalized communities' experiences and resistance movements. Her work bridges historical analysis with contemporary social justice discourse.

No scientific awards are documented in available sources. Dr. Barstow's professional engagement extends beyond teaching through her 2020-2023 consultancy with the Corvallis School District, where she provided historical expertise during school renaming deliberations. While no formal research grants or student advisement are specified, her community-focused scholarship demonstrates applied academic impact.