Ken's interests focus upon Native American religions and religious freedom. Specifically, he is interested in conflicts produced by conflicting Native American and Euro-American ontologies and epistemologies. In researching such conflicts, he has spent time conducting ethnographic fieldwork with the Blackfoot peoples of Montana and Alberta. He also draws heavily from various theories that help him better understand these conflicts. He is particularly interested in theories of personhood and exchange.
As an historian of religion and professor of American religions, Ken is also interested in the non-indigenous religions that shape Americas religious landscape. He is especially interested in new religious movements and alternative religions.
Ken's classes include Native American Religions,Religion and Society,Religion and Colonialism,Religion in America,and Flyfishing in Spirit, Language, and Practice.
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