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Wylin D. Wilson is an Associate Professor of Theological Ethics at Duke Divinity School, specializing at the intersection of religion, gender, and bioethics. She holds a Ph.D. in Religious Social Ethics from Emory University, alongside degrees from Florida A&M, Cornell, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. Her research focuses on rural bioethics, Black church studies, and healthcare equity, particularly for marginalized communities. Wilson has held roles at Harvard Medical School’s Bioethics Center, Tuskegee University, and serves as theologian-in-residence for the Children’s Defense Fund. She chairs the American Academy of Religion’s Bioethics and Religion Program Unit.
- Education:
- B.S. in Agricultural Business (Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University)
- M.Div. (Interdenominational Theological Center)
- M.S. Agricultural, Resource, and Managerial Economics (Cornell University)
- Ph.D. Religious Social Ethics (Emory University)
Her work emphasizes ethical engagement with underserved populations, as seen in her book Economic Ethics and the Black Church and articles addressing maternal health disparities and rural bioethical frameworks. Recent projects include a Duke-funded initiative combating the Black maternal health crisis through bioethics and community partnerships.
Wilson’s awards include Duke’s Intellectual Community Planning Grant (2023), supporting her work on Black maternal health. She has advised on ethics committees (e.g., Mount Auburn Hospital) and led courses like “Womanist Bioethics” and “Food, Faith, and Health” at Duke. Her advocacy extends to volunteering as a death doula during the pandemic, blending theological tarrying with compassionate accompaniment.
She collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects at the Nicholas School of the Environment and the Duke Marine Lab, addressing climate pastoral care and environmental ethics. Her lab and team engagements include the Duke Divinity School’s Bioethics program and the Tuskegee University National Center for Bioethics.
