Carl S. Hughes

Carl S. Hughes serves as Associate Professor of Theology and Department Chair for the Department of Theology, Philosophy, & Classical Language at Texas Lutheran University.

Education:

• Ph.D., Graduate Division of Religion, Emory University
• M.T.S., Harvard Divinity School
• Licence en philosophie, Université de Paris—Paris IV (Sorbonne)
• B.A., St. Olaf College

Research Interests: Dr. Hughes specializes in historical and constructive theology with critical engagement in Lutheran theological traditions, intersections of theology with race and gender, interfaith dialogues, mystical/apophatic theologies, and innovative biblical interpretation methodologies. His work consistently bridges rigorous historical analysis with contemporary social and philosophical concerns.

Publications: His monographs demonstrate sustained scholarly focus on Kierkegaard and Luther, exploring themes of desire, revelation, and unknowing through interdisciplinary lenses combining theology, philosophy, and performance studies. The 2024 publication extends his analysis of theological unknowing into contemporary interfaith contexts.