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Karen Baker-Fletcher is Professor of Systematic Theology at Southern Methodist University, specializing in womanist and feminist theological perspectives with significant contributions to African American liberation theology, eco-theology, and constructive theology.
Her educational background includes:
- PhD in Theology and Literature, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (1991)
- MA in Religious Studies & Theology, Harvard Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (1987)
- MDiv, Harvard Divinity School, Theology and Literature (1984)
- BA in Philosophy and French, Wellesley College (1981)
Professor Baker-Fletcher's research centers on womanist theology's exploration of divine concepts, relational theologies, and African American religious thought across historical and contemporary contexts. Her work critically engages eco-theology, Wesleyan grace concepts, 19th century holiness women, and the intersections of theology with literature and global cultures, establishing foundational frameworks for intercultural constructive theology.
Her publications consistently demonstrate womanist theological innovation through analyses of the Trinity, creation narratives, and seminal figures like Anna Julia Cooper, while advancing dialogues between liberation theologies, process thought, and cultural studies.
Professional distinctions include:
- Listed among Grist magazine's 15 top ecological religious leaders (2007)
- Board Member of the International Process Network
- Member of the Society for the Study of Black Religion (SSBR)
- Member of the Workgroup for Constructive Theology
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