Teaching Faculty

Suzanne Crawford O’Brien

As a professor of Religion and Culture and Native American and Indigenous Studies, Suzanne Crawford O’Brien has spent nearly twenty-five years teaching Indigenous traditions and comparative religions, and how they help us rethink our approach to health, healing, and ecological flourishing. Today, her work finds her in the classroom, working with tribal communities and nonprofits to protect Indigenous first foods, and as a public speaker leading workshops for community groups and faith-based organizations. She currently serves as Professor of Religion and Culture and affiliate faculty in Native American and Indigenous Studies, and Environmental Studies at Pacific Lutheran University. Previous publications include Religion and Culture in Native America (Rowman and Littlefield, 2020) and Coming Full Circle: Spirituality and Wellness Among Native Communities in the Pacific Northwest (University of Nebraska Press, 2014).

SESSION DATES
  • July 15 - July 18
    TOPICS
    • Climate Justice
    • Indigenous Studies

      Education

      Holden Village is a community where your questions are valued and encouraged. Most programs led by visiting teaching faculty occur during the summer months. However, Holden also invites faculty to teach sessions for special events and retreats throughout the rest of the year.
      Check out a list of the 2024 Summer Faculty.