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James Logan is a Professor of African and African American Studies and Religion at Earlham College, serving concurrently as Senior Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty. His academic career spans over two decades, with a focus on religious ethics, race, mass incarceration, and hip hop culture. He holds a Ph.D. in Religion and Society from Princeton Theological Seminary, an M.A. from Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary, and a B.A. in Psychology/Pre-Law from Goshen College.
Research interests include the intersection of religion, ethics, and politics; Black theological traditions; and the socio-religious challenges of modern issues like mass incarceration. He frequently publishes in journals such as Theology Today and CrossCurrents, and his recent works address topics such as prison reform, racial justice, and hip hop’s cultural significance. Key publications include Good Punishment?: Christian Moral Practice and U.S. Imprisonment (2008) and Mass Incarceration (2021).
Logan is a sought-after speaker, delivering keynote addresses at institutions like Emory University and Duke University. He has contributed to academic organizations such as the American Academy of Religion and the Society for the Study of Black Religion. His advocacy extends to mentoring student organizations and addressing systemic issues in criminal justice through interdisciplinary collaborations.
Outside academia, he engages in saxophone playing, college sports attendance, and cultural activities in New York City.
