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Dr. Korie Little is a University Distinguished Scholar and Professor of Sociology at The Ohio State University, affiliated with the College of Arts and Sciences. She specializes in race, religion, and leadership dynamics in multiracial congregations and the Black Church. Her work bridges sociology, religious studies, and leadership theory.
Education:
- PhD in Sociology, University of Illinois at Chicago (2004)
- MA in Sociology, University of Illinois at Chicago (2000)
- BS in Civil Engineering, Illinois Institute of Technology (1994)
Research Focus: Dr. Little investigates racial integration in religious institutions, leadership strategies in diverse congregations, and civic/political mobilization by Black religious leaders. Her award-winning scholarship includes Smart Suits, Tattered Boots (2021) and Estranged Pioneers (2022), which Christianity Today highlighted as influential in evangelical thought.
Leadership Roles:
- Editor-in-Chief, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion
- Past President of the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion (SSSR)
Grants & Projects: Directed/co-directed over $1.8M in research grants, including the nationally representative Religious Leadership and Diversity Project (RLDP). This study examines race, leadership, and multiracial congregations across the U.S.
Media & Outreach: Featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, and co-host of the Elusive Dream Podcast, discussing race and religion in American society.
