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Shari Jacobson is an Associate Professor of Anthropology and Department Head of Sociology and Anthropology at Susquehanna University, located within the School of Natural and Social Sciences. Her academic journey includes roles as a Peace Corps volunteer in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, work at the United Nations, and teaching English in China and Los Angeles. She transitioned to anthropology via graduate studies in international development with a focus on education, ultimately pursuing research on ultra-orthodox Jewish communities in Buenos Aires and fundamentalist/evangelical Christian groups in the U.S.
Education:
- PhD in Anthropology, Stanford University
- MA in Anthropology, Stanford University
- EdM in Education, Harvard University
- BA in Sociology/Anthropology, Grinnell College
Research Interests: Dr. Jacobson focuses on cultural diversity, the processes by which beliefs and practices become normalized as 'common sense,' and the intersection of religion with globalization. She emphasizes anthropology's role in critiquing cultural systems and fostering societal change toward justice and meaning. Her work challenges assumptions about cultural exceptionalism and explores how marginalized groups navigate transnational identities.
Teaching: She teaches courses such as Introduction to Anthropology, Topics in Anthropology, Religious Fundamentalisms in the Modern World, and independent research modules. Her interdisciplinary approach is reflected in courses like the 300-Level Honors Seminar and Perspectives.
Professional Roles:
- Serves as Department Head, overseeing curriculum and faculty within Sociology/Anthropology
- Advises students through independent research projects
- Maintains an office in Fisher Hall, Room 325
