Religion in America, Native American Studies, and the Environment.
Brennan Keegan is an Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Environmental and Sustainability Studies at the College of Charleston, with a focus on Native American religious traditions and religion and the environment. She received her PhD at Duke University in May 2018 and was the Ainsworth Visiting Scholar at Randolph College from 2018-2020. She serves as the President of the American Academy of Religion, Southeastern Region, the President of the Charleston Interreligious Council, and the Research Manager for the Edisto Natchez-Kusso Tribal Historic Committee.
Her research explores the study of Traditional Ecological Knowledge, Native American religious freedom movements, and the politics of recognition. She is passionate about teaching and mentorship; is committed to fostering academic excellence, creative problem solving, and inclusivity; and strives to embolden students to fulfill their potential in and outside of the classroom.
Available by Email
keeganbl@cofc.edu
Teaching
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