Lawrence Hundersmarck

Lawrence Hundersmarck is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Pace University. He is based at the Westchester campus, specifically at Choate House, and can be reached at lhundersmarck@pace.edu.

Education:

• BS in Philosophy, University of Scranton
• MA in Religion, Providence College
• MA in Philosophy, University of Dayton
• PhD in Religion, Fordham University

His primary research interest lies in the History of Western Religious and Philosophical Thought, with a focus on medieval and Renaissance Christianity. His work explores theological imagination, spiritual reform, and biblical interpretation through historical and philosophical lenses. He has taught a broad range of courses, including Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, Ethics, and various topics in religious studies such as the Bible, Dante’s Divine Comedy, and global religions.

His recent publications examine key themes in medieval spirituality, including the Meditationes Vitae Christi, the Black Madonna, the Magi, and Nicholas of Cusa’s ecclesial writings. These works reflect a consistent engagement with religious symbolism, affective piety, and the interplay between philosophy and theology in shaping spiritual traditions.

Scientific Awards:

• No awards listed.

Dr. Hundersmarck has supervised independent studies and mentored senior capstone projects, as evidenced by course listings such as PHI 395 and PHI 499. He has not listed formal research grants, but his sustained scholarly output suggests active research engagement. He has also led travel courses, such as 'Rome: The Eternal City,' integrating experiential learning into his pedagogy.

He is affiliated with a vibrant academic environment in religious and philosophical studies, contributing to both undergraduate and graduate programs. His interdisciplinary approach bridges philosophy, theology, history, and literature, particularly through figures like Dante and Nicholas of Cusa.