Urban Studies Department: Faculty and Staff
Dr. Darrell (Drick) Boyd
Associate Professor, Urban Studies
Popular and Community Educator
Faculty Development Coordinator, Eastern University Urban Programs
Dr. Boyd joined the faculty of the MA in Urban Studies program in 2007 after ten years on the faculty of Eastern University’s School of Management Studies. He has also served as a part time faculty developer for the university. His areas of interest and expertise include community-based adult education, race and ethnic studies (particularly whiteness studies), urban public education, critical pedagogy, and urban leadership. Prior to coming to Eastern in 1997, Dr. Boyd served for 16 years as a pastor with the American Baptist Churches USA in Boston, Jersey City, Minnesota, and Philadelphia. He has also worked as an urban youth worker and a chaplain in a drug rehabilitation program. Currently, Dr. Boyd is a member of West Philadelphia Mennonite Fellowship where he leads an anti-racism small group.
Dr. Boyd grew up in Minneapolis, MN as the oldest of eight children. He became a Christian through Young Life while in high school. From the beginning, he saw his faith related to the social and political needs of people in the inner city. Throughout his career he has regularly been involved in founding and participation in organizations designed to improve the quality of life in urban communities. His current role as a faculty member allows him to combine his Christian faith, his love of the city, and his commitment to adult learning and development.
Currently, Dr. Boyd serves as a volunteer tutor with the Delaware County Literacy Council, as well as member of the West Philadelphia High School Community Partners. He is also a founding member of Heeding God’s Call, a Philadelphia-based movement for gun violence prevention. Dr. Boyd has published articles on culturally-responsive education, the causes of urban violence, the spirituality of Paulo Freire, and critical pedagogy. He also maintains a regular blog on a variety of topics at http://drickboyd.blogspot.com.
Dr. Boyd has a B.A in Psychology from Duke University, an M. Div. from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, and an Ed.D. in Adult Education and Leadership from Nova-Southeastern University. He has also received additional training in community development and conflict mediation.
Dr. Boyd is married to Cynthia Dustin Boyd, and together they have three adult daughters, a dog and a cat. Dr. Boyd loves to play basketball, hike in the mountains, and roots for any and all Philadelphia sports teams! He also enjoys genealogical research, plays guitar and is somewhat of a Civil War buff. However, mostly he enjoys being with people, and having good conversation.
Contact
Dr. Drick Boyd
Urban Studies Department
Eastern University | Philadelphia
3300 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129
Phone 215-769-3511
Fax 215-848-2651
Email dboyd@eastern.edu
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Urban Studies Department
Campolo College of Graduate and Professional Studies
Eastern University | Philadelphia
3300 Henry Avenue
3 Falls Center
Philadelphia, PA 19129
P: 215-769-3121
F: 215-848-2651
E: urbanma@eastern.edu
