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Prof. Rufus Burnett is a Theology Professor at Fordham University, specializing in Liberation Theologies, Decolonial Theologies, and Sound Studies. His research explores sonic and spatial dimensions of theological reflection through the lens of Blues, jazz, and African American cultural production. He holds a PhD in Systematic Theology from Duquesne University and previously taught at the University of Notre Dame's Africana Department.
Education:
- Ph.D., Systematic Theology, Duquesne University
- M.A., Religious Studies, Loyola University New Orleans
- B.A., Biology, Xavier University of Louisiana
Research Interests: Burnett investigates how music genres like Blues and hip-hop reimagine divine revelation and challenge oppressive structures in nationalism, race, and religion. His work emphasizes decolonizing theological frameworks through interdisciplinary approaches.
Key Contributions: His book Decolonizing Revelation (2018) analyzes the Blues as an epistemic tool to delink Christian revelation from colonial paradigms. Recent publications engage decoloniality, transnational identity, and pedagogical theology.
Professional Engagement: Participates in forums like the World Forum for Liberation Theology and teaches courses on Faith and Critical Reason, Spirituals/Blues traditions.
