Mark Hicks

Mark A. Hicks, Ed.D. is the Angus MacLean Professor of Religious Education at Meadville Lombard Theological School in Chicago. Formerly a professor of educational transformation, he holds a doctorate degree in philosophy and education and a master's degree in adult development in higher education, both from Columbia University in New York City.

Drawing on his experience as a teacher, musician, and university administrator and his advocacy for social change, Mark consults nationally with congregations, schools, universities, and government and nonprofit organizations on building inclusive, democratic, multiracial, multicultural learning communities. He has been recognized by peers for teaching excellence and is widely known for creating educational experiences that lead to spiritual, cognitive, and social change. His scholarship has been recognized nationally for its transformative qualities. His work has been published in The Journal of Transformative EducationJournal of College CounselingMulticultural Perspectives,Educational Studies, and in 2010, the first Handbook of Research on the Social Foundations of Education. Mark is a member and lay leader at All Souls Church, Unitarian in Washington, DC, and The Riverside Church in New York City. Visit his website.

From Mark Hicks

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Our faith is changing and we need innovation in worship, in leadership, and in new communities. How do we support the innovators and risk-takers among us? What can we learn from them for our own congregations?

Webinar | By Mary Byron, Mark Hicks, Paula Cole Jones, Karin Lin | September 14, 2020 | From LeaderLab

When his brother died of COVID-19, Mark Hicks helped to plan a meaningful memorial for his family. This is his story.

Webinar | By Mark Hicks | May 19, 2020 | From LeaderLab

Frances, an African American woman: To be African-American in this country is to face racism throughout life, however subtle. The love of one’s family is paramount in reducing the damage of racism on one’s wholeness. Unitarian Universalism is splendid as an affirming church family. Its primary...

Reading | By Mark Hicks | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb

My father asked if I am gay I asked Does it matter? He said, No not really I said, Yes. He said get out of my life. I guess it mattered. My friend asked why I talk about race so much? I asked, Does it matter? He said, No not really I told him, Yes. He said, You need to get that chip off your...

Reading | By Mark Hicks | January 21, 2015 | From WorshipWeb

Building the World We Dream About is a Unitarian Universalist program that seeks to interrupt the workings of racism and transform how people from different racial/ethnic groups understand and relate to one another.

Curriculum | By Mark Hicks | March 24, 2014 | For Adults | From Building the World We Dream About

Building the World We Dream About for Young Adults offers a process by which young adults can engage in honest and open conversations about race.

Curriculum | By Mark Hicks | April 19, 2013 | For Adults | From Building the World We Dream About for Young Adults

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