Teacher | Preacher | Writer | Musician
I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO GIVES ME STRENGTH – PHILIPPIANS 4:13
ABOUT R. NICHOLAS PETERSON
A native of St. Louis, MO, Nick currently resides in Indiana with his beautiful wife and children. He holds a Ph.D. in Religion from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He research and teaching focus on blackness and religious practices, namely preaching and worship. His forthcoming book explores and problematizes the relationship between Black practical theology and American civic humanism, arguing that black religion, as it contends with antiblackness, marks the limits of the world’s possibilities.
In addition to his academic work, Nick is also an elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church. He can regularly be found preaching, teaching, and leading worship at his local church.
As a talented musician, Nick has had the opportunity to travel the world singing and playing music. Classically trained as a string-bassist, Nick also plays piano and organ. He writes, composes, and produces music.
Nick’s interests are diverse and his and more than anything he values opportunities to learn new skills and cultivate new talents.