Stephen Lewis

Dr. Stephen Lewis serves as Professor of English at Franciscan University. He holds a Ph.D. and M.A. from the University of Chicago and a B.A. from Swarthmore College. His research focuses on phenomenological approaches to religious experience, 20th-century French literature, and theological aesthetics. Lewis has published extensively on thinkers like Paul Claudel and Jean-Luc Marion, emphasizing intersections between philosophy, literature, and spirituality.

Recent publications explore topics such as sensory encounters with the divine, theological hermeneutics, and the phenomenology of givenness. He has translated academic works including Marion’s The Reason of the Gift, contributing significantly to continental philosophy scholarship.

Teaching responsibilities include advanced courses in literary theory and religious studies. While no formal grants or awards are listed, his academic contributions highlight sustained engagement with interdisciplinary theological inquiry.