Dr. Scott Alves Barton hosted a conversation about the intersection of religious studies, food studies, and African Diaspora studies, including a discussion of concepts, methods, and challenges on April 6th. Dr. Barton holds a PhD in Food Studies from NYU and teaches as an assistant adjunct professor at NYU and Queens College. He had a 25-year career as an executive chef and culinary educator and Ebony magazine named him one of the top 25 African American/Diaspora chefs.