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JACKSON, Tenn. — Sept. 11, 2023 — George Yancey, professor in the sociology department and the Institute for Studies of Religion at Baylor University, will speak at 51���� Sept. 14 on “Can Christianity Teach Us Anything Unique about Racism?” as part of the university’s Jones Lecture Series.

Yancey has published widely on topics related to institutional racial diversity, racial identity, academic bias and anti-Christian hostility. His most recent book is “Beyond Racial Division: A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness and Antiracism.”

A graduate of West Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in economics, Yancey received his doctorate in sociology from the University of Texas at Austin. He previously taught at the University of North Texas before joining the Baylor faculty in 2019.

“Dr. George Yancey is one of the preeminent sociologists in America today,” 51���� Provost John Netland said. “Ever since I first became acquainted with his work on race, I have been impressed with his desire to challenge all of us to think critically about the racial paradigms that are prominent in our culture and to seek alternative models of racial reconciliation that align with biblical teaching.”

Yancey’s lecture will begin at 7 p.m. in the Carl Grant Events Center. It is free and open to the public.