David T. Landry

David T. Landry is a Professor in the Theology Department at the University of St. Thomas. He has held various leadership roles, including Director of the Aquinas Scholars Honors Program (2003-2007) and Chair of the Faith and Catholic Tradition Review Committee (1995-98). Currently teaching undergraduate courses on biblical foundations, he focuses on contextualizing scripture for modern theological debates.

• Education: Ph.D. in Theology (Vanderbilt University, 1992), M.A. in Theological Studies (Vanderbilt), B.A. magna cum laude (College of the Holy Cross, 1985)

Landry's research specializes in Biblical Theology with emphasis on New Testament narrative structures and parabolic interpretation. His work explores connections between ancient scriptural contexts and contemporary ethical dilemmas across topics like war morality, gender roles, and antisemitism.

Key publication themes include Lukan theology, hermeneutics, and biblical ethics. Notable contributions examine narrative coherence in gospel accounts and socio-economic implications of parables.

Scientific Awards & Grants

• University of St. Thomas Professor of the Year (2006-07)
• Aquinas Scholars Professor of the Year (2005-06)
• Multiple grants totaling over $50,000 including Maxi-Grants and Bush Foundation funding
• Luke-Acts Prize, Vanderbilt University (1989)
• Senior Teaching Fellow, Vanderbilt (1989)

He has received consistent teaching recognition across three decades, including multiple finalist positions for honors awards. Landry's pedagogical approach combines historical-critical methods with modern application through his courses on biblical foundations and moral theology.