Roy Whitaker

Dr. Roy Whitaker is an Associate Professor of Africana Philosophies of Religions and American Religious Diversity in the Department for the Study of Religion at San Diego State University. After completing a Master of Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary and Master of Theology at Harvard Divinity School, Dr. Whitaker obtained a Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion and Theology at Claremont Graduate University.

Dr. Whitaker's research and teaching interests include African American religious studies, world religions, comparative religions, contemporary philosophy of religion, new religious movements, Afrofuturism, religious pluralism, hip hop, Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Black humanism, and continental philosophy.

In addition to publishing in peer-reviewed journals such as the "Journal of Contemporary Religion," "Journal of Ecumenical Studies," and "Dialogue: A Journal of Mormon Thought" and interviews appearing in "The San Diego Union-Tribune," Dr. Whitaker serves as a Diversity Liaison for the College of Arts and Letters, Director of the Metropolitan Area Pluralism Study, and Professor of Equity in Education for Student Affairs and Campus Diversity at SDSU.

Dr. Whitaker consults and advises on various topics including curriculum development, ethics, interfaith dialogue, meaning of life, and justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion (JDEI). He can be contacted at dwhitaker@sdsu.edu.