Dr. Ashley Taylor

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ashley Coleman Taylor is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in interdisciplinary approaches to Black Feminism, Black Genders and Sexualities, and Africana Religious Studies. With a Ph.D. from Emory University, Taylor focuses on ethnographic studies that unpack the intersections of race, religion, body, and coloniality, contributing to knowledge in the field through innovative methodologies. She teaches various courses that explore LGBTQ studies and the dynamics of race, gender, and religion.

Research Interests

Black Feminism Black Genders and Sexualities Pragmatism Queer Color Critique Africana Religious Studies Ethnography Religion Race and Body Coloniality Puerto Rican Studies

Courses

WGS F303 • Intro LGBTQ Studies R S 320 • Intro Research Methods Study Religion UGS 303 • DD: Queering Religion WGS 303 • Introduction LGBTQ Studies R S 392T • Racialization/The Body WGS 356 • Intro Feminist Research Methods AFR 370 • African Religion in the New World LAS 322 • African Religion in the New World R S 361 • African Religion in the New World R S 361 • Race, Gender, Sex, Religion

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.