Kyle Roberts

Kyle Roberts is the Schilling Professor of Public Theology and Church and Economic Life at United Theological Seminary of the Twin Cities, where he integrates theological reflection with contemporary social issues. His work bridges theological discourse with psychological and sociopolitical analysis.

• Public Theology
• Church and Economic Life
• Social Ethics

Roberts' research focuses on the intersection of psychology, theology, and social justice, particularly examining:

• Cognitive dissonance in criminal justice systems
• Implicit bias and racial prejudice
• Religious ideologies and violence
• Political self-justification mechanisms
• Theological responses to systemic evil

His publications analyze:

• Psychological roots of radicalism (e.g., ISIS's apocalyptic motivations)
• Structural blind spots in American history (Mammy myth, superpredator narrative)
• Humility as antidote to confirmation bias

Roberts engages with:

• Ernest Becker's Denial of Death
• Carol Tavris and Elliot Aronson's Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me)
• Eranda Jayawickreme's post-traumatic growth research
• Michel Foucault's power dynamics analysis