Fred P. Edie

Fred Edie grew up on the Isle of Hope just east of Savannah, Ga. He holds a B.A. degree from Furman University, an M.Div. from Vanderbilt University, and a Ph.D. from Emory University. Edie is an ordained elder in the United Methodist Church and has served congregations on both coasts in youth and educational ministries. At Duke, Edie teaches courses in Christian Education, youth ministry, and practical theology. His research interests include exploring the relationships between Christian Worship and Christian identity, leading faith-forming ministries, and educating for "New Creation" in a time of ecological crisis.

Edie’s recent book, written with Mark Lamport, is Nurturing Faith: A Practical Theology for Educating Christians. It explores perennial and new challenges to educational ministry in light of theological convictions for God's saving work in the world. 

Edie is married and a parent to two young adults. He professes something of an addiction to cycling.