I work at an interdisciplinary intersection of religion, American history, race studies, feminisms, & liberatory practice in order to better understand contemporary problems. I use different research methods to understand religions as complex and problematic realities in our cultures. I have written four books, co-edited one, and have begun the next in these explorations. My teaching reflects these cross disciplinary foci as I encourage students to look beyond the obvious in their research.
Biographical Profile
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Department
Religious Studies
Tenure Status
Tenured
International Activity
International Activities
Yes
Type of Activity
Research
Countries
Sweden, Brazil, Ireland
Institutional Focus Areas
Arts and Humanities
Extended Residence in Foreign Country
No
Speaks Non-English Language
Yes
(Portuguese, Spanish)
Interest Background
Do you include students in your research?
None
Interest Keywords
Contemporary religious thought and practice, African American cultures, black women's religious thought, religion and social class, interdisciplinary studies
Institutional Focus Areas
Arts and Humanities
Personal Focus Areas
Contemporary religious thought, with emphasis on feminist methodologies;, African American women in the African diaspora; , interdisciplinarity
Professional Preparation(Education & Training)
Dates
Institution
Location
Degree
Field of Study
06/1998
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
PH. D.
Memberships & Professional Activities
Dates
Type
Description
Institution/Entity
01/1998 - Present
Membership
American Academy of Religion
Positions & Appointments
Dates
Description
Institution/Entity
07/2009 - Present
CHAIR, DEPARTMENT OF RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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