Mark L. Chapman

Mark L. Chapman is an Associate Professor in the Department of African and African American Studies at Fordham University. His research focuses on the intersection of the black prison experience and black liberation theology, aiming to critique systemic racial injustices in the criminal justice system. He is the author of Christianity on Trial: African American Religious Thought Before and After Black Power and serves as Pastor of the North Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, NY. His work emphasizes amplifying prophetic voices of incarcerated individuals and addressing the disproportionate impact of mass incarceration on African American communities.

Dr. Chapman’s research interests include critical analyses of social, political, and religious responses to systemic oppression, with a particular emphasis on how theology engages with contemporary issues of racial and social justice. His scholarly contributions bridge academic inquiry and community advocacy, reflecting a commitment to both intellectual rigor and real-world impact.