Sean O'Neil

Sean O'Neil is a Lecturer in the Religion department at Texas Christian University's AddRan College of Liberal Arts. His work bridges Christian ethics, popular culture, and sociocultural analysis of religion in sports, health, and disability contexts.

• PhD in Religion (Religion in the Americas Track), University of Florida (2012)
• MA in International Affairs-Latin American Studies, Ohio University (2003)
• BA in English and History, University of King’s College, Halifax (1999)

His research explores:

• Christian ethics in sports culture
• Religious embodiment in media
• Charismatic Christianity in the Americas
• Intersection of religion with health and disability studies
• Regional religious practices in Canada/USA/Latin America

Recent publications analyze religion's role in sports documentaries and religious themes in Latin American cinema. He also teaches undergraduate courses examining religion's influence on contemporary culture.