About Joel

Joel Edward Goza is a Professor of Ethics and the Director of Academic Partnerships at the HBCU Simmons College of Kentucky. In addition, Joel offers Simmons’ courses in Kentucky Prisons.

Joel is the author of two books: America’s Unholy Ghosts: The Racist Roots of Our Faith and Politics and Rebirth of a Nation: Reparations and Remaking America. Joel has also published in the LA Times, The Hill, The Houston Chronicle, The Louisville Courier Journal, Religion News Service, and Salon.

Before focusing on writing and teaching, Joel worked in urban redevelopment and community activism for over a decade. Joel is a graduate of Wheaton College and received his Master’s of Divinity from Duke University and a Masters in Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Policy at the University of Texas. When not working, Joel spends his time pestering his family.