Dr. Eric Bates bio

• Co-director, Native American Studies Minor
• Faculty Sponsor, Anthropology Alumni Club and Native American Students Association

Contact Information

• Office: 214 Landrum
• Phone: (859) 572-1436
• FAX: (859) 572-6086
• Email: batesth@nku.edu
  

Profile

Dr. Eric Bates is an award-winning part-time anthropology faculty member and co-director for the Native American Studies program at Northern Kentucky University.  

Research Interest

Dr. Bates' research focuses on the intersections of indigenous identity and Christianity. He has published a book, encyclopedia article, and a book chapter on indigenous peoples of North America. He enjoys playing music and spending time with his wife and five children on their horse farm in Independence, KY.