David Penn

David Penn, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Rivier University's Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from Boston University, an M.Div. from Sioux Falls Seminary, and a B.A. from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His interdisciplinary research bridges theology with adolescent spirituality, theopoetics, pedagogy, and the intersection of theology with science and pop culture.

• Ph.D., Boston University
• M.Div., Sioux Falls Seminary
• B.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Dr. Penn’s scholarship focuses on adolescent flourishing within religious communities, utilizing both qualitative and quantitative research methods. His recent contributions include a chapter on theology and dystopia, emphasizing creative approaches to promote universal human flourishing. He is based in Memorial Hall and can be reached at (603) 897-8301.