About
Christian Wiman is a Lecturer in English at Yale University and holds the Clement-Muehl Professorship in Communication Arts at Yale Divinity School and the Yale Institute of Sacred Music. He has authored, edited, or translated fourteen books, including He Held Radical Light: The Art of Faith, the Faith of Art and Survival Is a Style. From 2003–2013, he served as editor of Poetry, a leading journal in literary arts. Wiman is a former Guggenheim Fellow and recipient of two honorary doctorates, reflecting his contributions to literature and religious scholarship.
His research interests bridge faith and artistic expression, focusing on the intersection of theology and creative writing. He is particularly noted for exploring how religious themes inform contemporary poetry and vice versa. Wiman’s editorial work has shaped American poetry through his leadership at Poetry magazine, emphasizing both traditional and avant-garde voices.
While no specific grants or advising details are provided, his academic roles reflect sustained engagement with literary and theological discourse. He is affiliated with Yale Divinity School’s Communication Arts department, contributing to interdisciplinary programs at the Yale Institute of Sacred Music.
