Mary Cunningham

Mary Cunningham is an Associate Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at North Carolina State University. She holds a B.A. in Religion from Carleton College, M.Div. from Yale Divinity School, and Ph.D. in Theology from Yale University. Her research focuses on the intersection of scripture, theology, and science, particularly addressing God and evolution, Intelligent Design, and ecological ethics.

• Education:
  • B.A. Religion (Carleton College, 1971)
  • M.Div. (Yale Divinity School, 1974)
  • Ph.D. Theology (Yale University, 1988)
• Awards:
  • Academy of Outstanding Teachers
  • Alumni Distinguished Undergraduate Professor

Her work bridges contemporary Christian thought with scientific discourse, exploring topics like Darwinism’s impact on theology and environmental stewardship. She has authored seminal texts such as God and Evolution: An Introduction and frequently lectures on science-religion interfaces.