Nikky Singh
Crawford Family Professor of Religion; Chair of Religious Studies
Religious Studies
Investigate religious texts, beliefs, and practices to better understand different cultures beyond the stereotypes.
Explore religions of the world with scholars who are experts in particular histories and traditions.
About Religious Studies
The Department of Religious Studies at Colby offers an interdisciplinary, non-sectarian exploration of religion in human history, culture, and society. Our curriculum includes courses that examine religious texts and traditions across different regions and historical periods, as well as thematic courses that explore religion’s intersections with politics, art, and law. Students engage with a variety of sources, including sacred texts, material culture, and lived practice, using aesthetic, critical, comparative, and cross-cultural methods. By studying religion from different perspectives, students develop deep multicultural understanding and strong skills in research, writing, and analysis. Graduates of our department are prepared to think rigorously and act thoughtfully as informed global citizens and professionals in a wide range of fields, including law, medicine, government, education, and the non-profit sector.
Faculty and Staff
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- Debra Campbell, M.A. ’02, Ph.D. (Mt. Holyoke, St. Michael’s [Canada], Boston University), January-June 1983, 1986-2018, Professor of Religious Studies, Emerita
- Thomas R.W. Longstaff, M.A. ’84, Ph.D., 1969-2003, Crawford Family Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus
- Charles Orzech, M.A. ’17, Ph.D., 2017-2021, Professor of Religious Studies, Emeritus
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