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Isaac Barnes May holds a PhD in Religious Studies and a graduate certificate in American Studies from the University of Virginia (2020). He served as an Assistant Professor of American Studies at UVA during the 2020–2021 academic year and concurrently as a research fellow with UVA’s Project on Lived Theology. His research explores intersections of religion, race, and American cultural history.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree from Earlham College
- Master’s degree from Harvard Divinity School
- PhD in Religious Studies (University of Virginia)
Research Interests: Isaac’s work focuses on “God-Optional Religion in Twentieth-Century America,” analyzing how religious identity evolves beyond traditional theism. His projects engage themes like secularism, race, and interdisciplinary approaches to Jewish studies. He collaborates with institutions like the Race, Religion, and Democracy Lab.
Awards & Fellowships:
- Dean’s Dissertation Completion Fellow
- Americas Center Fellow
- Rachel Winer Manin Interdisciplinary Jewish Studies Graduate Fellow
Labs & Collaborations: His affiliations include the Race, Religion, and Democracy Lab and the Project on Lived Theology, where he explores practical applications of theological concepts in contemporary society.
