Edwin David Aponte

Edwin David Aponte is Dean of the Theological School and Professor of Religion and Culture at Drew University. Previously he was Executive Director of the Louisville Institute in Louisville, Kentucky. He graduated from Gordon College (B.A.), Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary (M.A.T.S.), and Temple University (M.A., Ph.D.). As a cultural historian Aponte explores faith, spirituality and culture, especially within Latino/a religions, African American religions, and the intersections of race, ethnicity and religion. He taught history of Christianity and congregational studies at Perkins School of Theology of Southern Methodist University. Previously he was Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean at Christian Theological Seminary, and Vice President of Academic Affairs and Dean at Lancaster Theological Seminary.