Core Faculty, Religious Studies
Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies
BS, Northwestern University
MA, Northwestern University Graduate School
MDiv, Pacific School of Religion, Berkeley, CA
PhD, The Divinity School, The University of Chicago

 

Donald Matthews received his PhD in Religion and Human Sciences with concentrations in The Sociology and Psychology of Religion and Theological Ethics. He has taught at numerous universities and seminaries in the areas of religion and society, African American studies, sociology, and anthropology. His clinical training includes certification in Clinical Pastoral Education and as a licensed speech and language pathologist. His current research interests are in the abuse of power, social oppression, and ministry to the homeless. Dr. Matthews has published in the fields of pastoral care, African American religion, and social ethics. He was ordained by the United Methodist Church.

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