Rachelle Green

Rachelle Green is an Assistant Professor of Practical Theology and Education at Fordham University’s Graduate School of Religion and Religious Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Religion from Emory University’s Person, Community, and Religious Life program. Her research integrates liberationist theologies, social ethics, and critical pedagogies to address theological education’s role in marginalized communities, particularly women in prison and youth through programs like the Youth Theological Initiative. She emphasizes transformative theological education for societal change, aligned with Jesuit pedagogy’s commitment to social justice.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Religion (Person, Community, and Religious Life), Emory University

Professional Background:

Prior to academia, Green worked in business management and strategic marketing, focusing on women and families of color. She is a licensed minister in the National Baptist Convention, USA.

Research Focus:

Her work explores theologies of teaching and learning with populations on the margins of academic discourse, including criminal justice reform and the future of theological education. Recent projects examine theological education in prisons and its broader societal implications.

Additional Roles:

• Directed Emory’s Certificate in Theological Studies Program for incarcerated women.
• Served as Assistant Director of the Youth Theological Initiative.

Contact: Located at Keating Hall 303, Bronx, NY. Email: rgreen36@fordham.edu.