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William Burgess serves as an Instructor in the Department of Communication Studies within Gallaudet University's School of Civic Leadership, Business and Social Change. An ordained Baptist minister currently completing his Ph.D. in rhetoric at Duquesne University, he bridges theological scholarship with contemporary communication practices.
His academic foundation includes:
- Bachelor of Arts in Media Studies and Theology/Religious Studies from The Catholic University of America
- Master of Divinity from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary
- Ongoing Ph.D. in Rhetoric at Duquesne University
Burgess's research interrogates how religious discourse—particularly African American prophetic traditions—informs corporate communication, ethics, and intercultural dynamics. His work examines phenomenological dimensions of faith-based rhetoric through lenses of race, reconciliation, and integrated marketing strategies.
Notable scholarly outputs include "Souls of Fire: Ronald C. Arnett, Howard Thurman, and Prophetic Rhetoric" and "Becoming Human: The Rhetoric of Race and the Holy Spirit", reflecting his dual expertise in homiletics and communication theory.
His service to the university community encompasses Council on Undergraduate Education membership, Assistant Debate Coaching, and leadership in ECA Graduate Poster Sessions. Burgess actively participates in ASL immersion programs to support Gallaudet's bilingual mission, demonstrating commitment to Deaf-centered academic engagement.
