William Kiblinger

William Kiblinger Profile

Dr. William Kiblinger serves as Associate Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies at Winthrop University, additionally directing the Master of Liberal Arts program. He has been affiliated with Winthrop since 2005, following academic roles at Thiel College, DePaul University, and teaching stints in Europe. His primary research focuses on continental philosophy of religion, particularly post-Kantian traditions and their 20th-century legacies.

Education:

• Ph.D. & M.A. in Philosophy, University of Chicago
• B.A. in Religion and Mathematics, Williams College

Research Interests:
Explores intersections between modern Christian theology and existentialist thought, with special emphasis on Hegelian dialectics, religious violence frameworks, and philosophical critiques of biopolitical structures. Engages interdisciplinary topics such as sacrificial economics and evolutionary ethics.

Professional Contributions: Has authored/co-edited works on religious violence theory, delivered keynote addresses (e.g., 2011 South Carolina Philosophy Society presidential talk), and reviewed major texts for journals like Notre Dame Philosophical Reviews and The Journal of Religion. Active in presenting at conferences ranging from Oxford to Winthrop University.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups studying continental philosophy applications in modern ethical dilemmas, though no formal lab name is specified in records.