Karen Mosby

Prior to coming to MLTS, Dr. Mosby served as the Interim Executive Director of Religious and Spiritual Life and University Chaplain at Northwestern University and Dean of Student Life and Seminary Chaplain at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. Her academic and professional journey is scaffolded by 30+ years in ordained pastoral ministry, a PhD degree in Religious Education & Congregational Studies from Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, two other degrees from Garrett (MDiv and DMin), and a BS in Journalism degree from Northwestern University.

Her research interests are located at the intersections of religious education, youth and young adults culture, popular culture, Womanist thought, and Black sacred music. Her published writings include articles in Religious Education, a journal of the Religious Education Association (REA) along with her PhD dissertation,“Futuring a Way Forward for Religious Formation Informed by the Music and Music-Making of Three Generations of Black Youth and Young Adults” and her DMin dissertation, ”Our Sons and Daughters Shall Prophesy”: P(r)eaching with Millennials. She is also a member of REA.

Dr. Mosby writes: “To be an educator is a sacred vocation. It is holy work to curate spaces in which critical and independent thinkers are nurtured and can thrive together in community for the well-being of the community. Meadville Lombard is holy ground where I am privileged to offer my gifts for this season in human history. I look forward to adding my design to those of others who have contributed to legacy quilting of this place.”