Richard John Colledge

Richard John Colledge is a researcher and Executive Dean of Theology and Philosophy at the Australian Catholic University's Faculty of Theology and Philosophy. His work spans philosophy, theology, phenomenology, and metaphysics, with a focus on Heideggerian thought, existentialism, and religious ethics.

• Role: Executive Dean of Theology and Philosophy
• Institution: Australian Catholic University
• Academic Discipline: Philosophy, Theology

Colledge’s research explores intersections between continental philosophy and theological concepts. His recent publications address Heidegger’s ontology, Jean-Luc Nancy’s political philosophy, and the metaphysics of faith and secular spirituality. His 2023 work examines nature as an “unworlded world” and scientism’s philosophical implications.

Key themes in his scholarship include:

• Heidegger’s Seinsfrage (question of being)
• Ontological gratitude and secular spirituality
• Meta-philosophy and incommensurability in philosophical discourse
• Engagements with thinkers like William Desmond and Richard Kearney
• Critical analysis of Thomism and phenomenological realism
• Hermeneutic approaches to theological questions

As an academic leader and scholar, Colledge contributes to phenomenological journals, edited volumes, and theological dialogues. He has reviewed works on philosophy of religion and explored topics such as John Updike’s literary theology and the existential significance of God.