David Cloutier

David Cloutier is a Professor of Moral Theology at the University of Notre Dame, with a concurrent appointment in the Business, Ethics, and Society program at the Mendoza College of Business. He holds a Ph.D. from Duke University and has written extensively on Catholic Social Thought, economic ethics, and environmental theology. His work emphasizes integrating virtue ethics with contemporary social issues, particularly addressing consumerism, structural sin, and ecological stewardship. Cloutier has authored award-winning books such as *The Vice of Luxury* and *Walking God’s Earth*, and contributes regularly to *US Catholic* and *Commonweal* magazines. He has held leadership roles, including Associate Dean for Undergraduate Studies at The Catholic University of America, and has been recognized with teaching awards including the Monika J. Hellwig Annual Award.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Religion, Duke University (2001)
• M.A. in Religion, Duke University (1999)
• B.A. summa cum laude in Religion and Chemistry, Carleton College (1994)

Research Interests:

• Catholic Social Thought and its application to modern economic systems
• Ethical critiques of consumerism and luxury
• Environmental ethics and papal encyclicals like *Laudato Si’*
• Virtue ethics and their integration with social structures
• Structural sin analysis and public discourse

Awards:

• Monika J. Hellwig Annual Award for Teaching Excellence (2018)
• Catholic Press Association awards for *The Vice of Luxury* (2015) and *Walking God’s Earth* (2014)
• Louisville Institute Sabbatical Grant (2012–2013)

Grants & Service:

• Recipient of grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Wabash Center
• Board member of the Society of Christian Ethics and editorial roles at *Journal of Moral Theology* and *Horizons*
• Active in community engagement, including speaking on climate justice and Catholic social teaching

Labs/Teams: Cloutier collaborates with interdisciplinary groups on projects like the *Happiness and Well-Being Project* (2016–2018) and contributes to the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame.