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Rev. Dr. Courtney V. Buggs is Director of the PhD Program in African American Preaching and Sacred Rhetoric and Assistant Professor of Homiletics at Christian Theological Seminary (CTS), located in Indianapolis, Indiana. She earned a PhD in Religion from Emory University, focused on Homiletics; a Master of Divinity from Candler School of Theology with a Certificate in Women’s Studies; a Master of Public Administration from University of Oklahoma; and a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology from Louisiana Tech University.
Dr. Buggs’ research interests center on ecumenical practices of sacred proclamation, both inside and outside the pulpit; womanist practices in religion; and liberative teaching practices. She teaches courses on various aspects of preaching, pedagogy, women in ministry, and learning in community. Dr. Buggs has published in several academic journals and writes for the Working Preacher, an online worship resource. Her upcoming book project draws attention to occasional preachers and how they navigate the anxiety associated with preaching infrequently. In addition to teaching and writing, she is an academic advisor to masters and doctoral students, and is committed to preserving the African American preaching tradition.
Dr. Buggs is ordained in the American Baptist Churches, USA and has served congregations in the United States and abroad, ministering across denominations. She is an active preacher, teacher, and workshop leader, with a particular interest in developing associate and staff ministers. Prior to entering higher education, she was an active-duty Air Force officer, serving as an Air Battle Manager and Airborne Mission Crew Commander. She retired from active duty as a Lieutenant Colonel, after almost 22 years of service. She has been at Christian Theological Seminary for six years.
