About
Korie Edwards is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at The Ohio State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She is also associated with the Center for the Study of Religion, located at 455 Hagerty Hall, 1775 College Road, Columbus, OH 43210. Her contact details include the email edwards.623@osu.edu and phone number (614) 247-8482, based at 108 Townshend Hall on the university campus.
Edwards earned her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Her research focuses on three core areas: religio-cultural practices of African-American churches, gender dynamics within these institutions, and the social and organizational structures of interracial churches. She investigates how cultural norms and power relations influence religious communities, particularly their approaches to race and integration.
While no specific scientific awards or funded grants are explicitly listed in the provided texts, her work reflects a commitment to empirical analysis of race, religion, and societal structures. The Center for the Study of Religion provides a platform for her interdisciplinary collaborations, amplifying her contributions to religious sociology.
Edwards maintains an active professional presence through her website linked via the Google Map provided. Her research and outreach efforts aim to bridge gaps in understanding the role of religion in contemporary social issues, leveraging her expertise to inform both academic and public discourse.
