Nkosi Anderson, M.Div., Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Africana Studies
College of Arts and Sciences

Nkosi Du Bois Anderson is an assistant professor of Africana Studies in the Department of Religion. He draws from Christian social ethics and theology, Black religious and political thought, and social theory to explore the concept of freedom based upon principles of social justice and democratic rights. This includes examining the function of religion within liberation struggles, particularly related but not limited to, the African-American experience. Dr. Anderson’s current research includes book projects on the Black Christian socialist tradition and the use of love as a tool for social change. He teaches courses in Africana Studies, Religion, and for the Core Curriculum. Outside of academia, Dr. Anderson has worked in government, public education, and with nonprofit, community, and religious organizations. He remains committed to a number of social justice causes.