Hugh R. Page, Jr.

Hugh R. Page, Jr. is a Professor of Theology and Africana Studies at the University of Notre Dame, concurrently serving as Vice President, Associate Provost, and Dean of the First Year of Studies. He is an Episcopal priest with a multifaceted academic and administrative career.

• Education: Ph.D. in Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations from Harvard University, multiple master's degrees from The General Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Foundation, and a bachelor’s in history from Hampton University.

His research focuses on early Hebrew poetry, Africana biblical interpretation, esoterism in African contexts, and the role of poetry in theological identity. He emphasizes the intersection of religious traditions and individual/corporate identity in the Africana world.

His publications include works on biblical paradigms, Ugaritic literature, and Africana readings of scripture. Notable awards include the 2001 Presidential Award for distinguished service to Notre Dame.

• Administrative roles: Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dean of First Year Studies.
• Teaching: Term appointments in theology and Africana studies.

Labs/teams: He coordinates interdisciplinary projects blending theology, Africana studies, and religious identity formation.