Father Nutt is a Redemptorist priest who specializes in preaching, evangelization, African-American culture, spirituality and community and church development. He earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Preaching from Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis; a Master of Theology Degree from Xavier University in New Orleans, Louisiana; a Master of Divinity Degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, Illinois; and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy and Communication from Holy Redeemer College in Waterford, Wisconsin. Father / Dr. Nutt is currently the Director of the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans where he also teaches theology and preaching courses. He has written three books: Thea Bowman: In My Own Words, Advent and Christmas Wisdom from St. Alphonsus Liguori, and Lent and Easter Wisdom from St. Alphonsus Liguori. He has received numerous awards and citations for his leadership and civic efforts.