Dr. Mark Ellingsen offers a historian's perspective of CRT through the lens of Christianity and the U.S. Constitution. It is a fresh view of a current ideological divide. He provides a safe space to wrestle with CRT across the divides and help move communities toward dialogue and genuine understanding.

Dr. Quintin L. Robertson

Director of Black Church Studies

United Lutheran Seminary

“Dialoguing with Critical Race Theory” is a brilliantly-written read that walks readers through not only the often misunderstood fundamentals of the infamous legal concept, but also brings the principles of our Constitutional Republic and Christian faith into relationship with it. Dr. Ellingsen gives us unique insights into how we can use these systems to ultimately improve the human experience and condition.

Rev. James Woodall

CEO, The Major Wish Group

Public Policy Associate, Southern Center for Human Rights

Former State President, Georgia NAACP

This scholarly study of Critical Race theory is foundational for understanding the concept and its history. A premier scholar of Christian history and philosophy, Ellingsen's brilliant discourse illuminates an often ignored, but necessary, aspect of the subject. This dialogue with Critical Race Theory should be required reading for all undergraduate-level students and discipline-specific graduate students.

Dr. Riggins R. Earl, Jr.,

Author of 'Dark Salutations: Ritual. God, and Greetings in the African American Community', 'Dark Symbols, Obscure Signs: God, Self, and Community in the Slave Mind' and '"The Jesus Crisis in Black Consciousness: Its Theological and Ethical Challenge"'