Dave Lunt

Dr. Dave Lunt is an Assistant Professor of History in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Southern Utah University (SUU), specializing in ancient Greek athletics and its societal implications. Since joining SUU in 2010, he has taught courses spanning Western Civilization, World History, American Civilization, and specialized topics like Sports in American History, Classical Greece, and Alexander the Great.

• Education:
  • Ph.D. in History, Penn State University
  • Master of Ancient History, University of Utah
  • American School of Classical Studies at Athens (2006)

Lunt’s research explores how ancient and modern athletics reflect and interact with society, religion, culture, politics, and myth. He emphasizes the enduring influence of ancient Greece on concepts like democracy, philosophy, and education. His work includes study-abroad programs in Greece, where he lectures and visits archaeological sites.

As a polyglot fluent in Latin and ancient Greek, Lunt also teaches language courses at SUU. His passion for athletics as a lens for understanding human history remains a central theme in both research and teaching.