Matthew Rindge

Matthew Rindge is Professor of Religious Studies at Gonzaga University, where he has taught since 2008. His academic journey includes previous teaching positions at Emory University, Candler School of Theology, and Columbia Theological Seminary, along with international teaching experiences in Chile, Argentina, Thailand, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, and Italy. He serves on Gonzaga's Sexual Assault Response Team and chairs/chairs the Society of Biblical Literature's Bible and Film section.

Dr. Rindge's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Religion from Emory University, an M.Div. from Fuller Theological Seminary, an M.A. in Theology from the University of Notre Dame, and a B.A. in History from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

His research primarily focuses on the intersection of biblical studies and film, examining how cinema interprets, reconfigures, and transforms biblical narratives. Rindge specializes in New Testament studies, particularly Luke's Gospel and parables, and explores themes of death, possessions, and lament in biblical literature. His work also investigates American civil religion through film, analyzing how cinematic narratives challenge or reinforce religious concepts like the American Dream.

Dr. Rindge's scholarly output shows a consistent trajectory examining religious themes in contemporary cinema, with recent work analyzing films like Everything Everywhere All At Once, Pan's Labyrinth, and Hacksaw Ridge through biblical and theological lenses. His publications span biblical scholarship, film analysis, and their intersection, demonstrating expertise in both fields and their dialogue.

• Gonzaga University Exemplary Faculty Award (2012, 2018)
• Gonzaga University Diversity Leadership Award (2025)
• Society of Biblical Literature's Paul J. Achtemeier Award in New Testament Scholarship (2011)

Dr. Rindge has taught numerous courses including Bible and Film, Religion and Film, Religion and Blackness, Critics of Christianity, Life and Teachings of Jesus, and Religion and Horror. His scholarship has appeared in prestigious venues like The Washington Post, and he has contributed significantly to the academic field through his leadership in the Society of Biblical Literature's Bible and Film section. His work bridges academic scholarship with public religious discourse, making biblical studies accessible through contemporary cultural forms.