Ep 4.5 - Dianne Stewart

Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Author & Emory University Professor, Dianne M. Stewart. ’90.  Dianne, originally from Kingston, Jamaica, currently holds the prestigious position of Samuel Candler Dobbs Professor of Religion and African American Studies at Emory University. One of her notable achievements includes the inception of the acclaimed course "Black Love." Her academic contributions have garnered recognition through numerous awards and fellowships, including the esteemed Emory College of Arts and Sciences 2021-2022 Chronos Faculty Fellowship. After Colgate, she earned her MDiv from Harvard Divinity School and her PhD in systematic theology from Union Theological Seminary in New York City. Her scholarly pursuits extend beyond borders, encompassing research endeavors in Trinidad, Jamaica, and a multitude of other nations across Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. She has shared her expertise through lectures and research activities in diverse locales such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Brazil, and many others. During her time at Colgate, she actively engaged in various student organizations, including a DJ on WRCU via NightFlight and Sojourners, while also fulfilling the role of Resident Advisor for two years. She obtained her B.A. degree from Colgate University in English and African American Studies.