Faculty
Our phenomenal faculty are leaders in their fields as well as published and influential scholars. They’re actively involved in community events involving ministry, social justice and community outreach. By remaining in touch with the needs of the church and community, they bring relevant concerns to their classrooms. In both physical or virtual classrooms, our professors care about and are available to their students. Howard's regular faculty, whose bios and CVs are accessible from this page, is supplemented by a number of highly qualified adjunct faculty members.
Our faculty build upon the noteworthy scholarship of our faculty emeriti, whose influence continues to impact current scholarship and the church.
Biblical Studies
Gay Byron
She/Her/Hers
Professor of New Testament and Early Christianity
Biblical Studies, Divinity
gay.byron@howard.eduBertram Melbourne
Professor of New Testament Biblical Language and Literature
Biblical Studies, Divinity
bmelbourne@howard.eduTheological Studies
Ethics
Carlton Waterhouse
Professor at Divinity
Office of Administration and Operations, Law School
carlton.waterhouse@howard.eduHistorical Studies
Zainab Alwani
Associate Professor of Islamic Studies
Historical Studies, Divinity
zainab.alwani@howard.eduRenee Harrison
Associate Professor, African American & U.S. Religious History
Historical Studies, Divinity
renee.harrison@howard.eduMinistry Studies
Barbara Fears
Assistant Professor of Religious Education
Ministry Studies, Divinity
barbara.fears@howard.eduBernard Richardson
Dean, Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel & Professor, Pastoral Care and Counseling
Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel
chapel@howard.eduSociety, Culture & Religion
Kwasi Kwakye-Nuako
Associate Professor of World Religions
Society, Culture & Religion, Divinity
kkwakye-nuako@howard.eduYolanda Pierce
Dean, and Professor of Religion and Literature
Office of the Dean, Divinity
yolanda.pierce@howard.eduArticles
Faculty in the Community
The HUSD Faculty are actively involved in academic, social justice and ecclesial events. Always in demand as keynote speakers/preachers, our faculty are available to answer questions about our degree programs and admissions requirements.