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Emily Clark is a Professor of Religious Studies at Gonzaga University, where she specializes in religions in the Americas. She is co-founder of the Gonzaga Digital Humanities Initiative and employs student-centered pedagogy, often taking her classes into campus archives for hands-on learning.
Dr. Clark's research is interdisciplinary, archive- and narrative-driven, focusing on unpacking complicated moments in America's religious past. Her primary research interests include:
- Religious Material Culture
- Alternative Spiritualities
- African American Religions
- American Catholic History
- Haunting in Religious Contexts
- Colonialism and Religion
- Digital Humanities applications in Religious Studies
Dr. Clark's scholarly publications reveal a consistent focus on the intersections of race, religion, and material culture in American history, particularly examining African American religious traditions, Catholic missions in indigenous communities, and spiritualist movements. Her work often explores how religious practices and beliefs have shaped and been shaped by social and political contexts, especially regarding racial identity and colonial encounters.
Her notable scientific awards include:
- Francis B. Simkins Award 2017 from the Southern Historical Association
- Michael Thomason Book Award 2017 from the Gulf South Historical Association
- Outstanding Academic Title 2017 from CHOICE Reviews
Dr. Clark has secured significant research funding from prestigious organizations including the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Lily Foundation, the Louisville Institute, the American Academy of Religion, and the Gonzaga University Research Council. Her teaching portfolio includes courses on African American Religions, Religions of the African Diaspora, American Christianities, and Native American Religions, reflecting her broad expertise in American religious traditions.
