Rebekah Zhuraw

Rebekah Zhuraw is an Associate Professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Temple University, affiliated with the Intellectual Heritage program. Her research explores intersections of the arts, orality and literacy, and magico-religious belief. She holds a PhD and MA in Folklore from the University of Pennsylvania, as well as an MA in Poetry from Johns Hopkins University.

• Education:
  • PhD in Folklore, University of Pennsylvania
  • MA in Folklore, University of Pennsylvania
  • MA in Poetry, Johns Hopkins University
• Research Interests:
  • Belief Studies
  • Cognitive Studies
  • Aesthetics and the Arts
  • Orality and Literacy
  • Magico-Religious Belief
• Professional Roles:
  • Certified 5Rhythms® movement meditation teacher
  • Certified behavioral coach
  • Courses taught:
    • IH 1: The Good Life
    • IH 2: The Common Good
• Selected Publications:
  • Published in literary journals such as The Antioch Review, Ariadne’s Thread, The Beloit Poetry Journal, Blackbird, Boulevard, Confrontation, CrossConnect (with visual artwork), and Women Studies Quarterly.

Her work bridges interdisciplinary studies of belief systems, artistic expression, and cognitive frameworks, often informed by her dual expertise in Folklore and Poetry. She integrates creative practices into her academic and teaching roles, emphasizing holistic learning and experiential engagement.