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Classroom Learning And Community Impact

Angelina is passionate about working with children. Her Psychology coursework in adolescent development becomes applied insight in her summer research project. With guidance from her faculty mentor, Dr. Kiren Kahn, Angelina seamlessly integrates her classroom learning into a meaningful real-world project while making a difference in the Memphis community.

Beck Henriksen

Beck Henriksen joins the Department of Religious Studies as a Visiting Assistant Professor. Dr. Henriksen received their Ph.D. in Religious Studies and a Certificate in Women’s and Gender Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 2023. Their research interests center on the anthropology of religion and gender and sexuality studies. Dr. Henriksen’s first project focuses on evangelical beliefs around gender, leadership, and LGBT policies in contemporary Rwanda. Their second project examines trans medical care in the context of politicized Christianity in the United States. They have taught courses titled Gender Theory and the Study of Religion, Religion and Violence, Religious Things, and Introduction to Religion and Culture. 

Education

PhD - University of North Carolina
Beck Henricksen
Visiting Assistant Professor of Religious Studies
Clough Hall
Religious Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies