Donald S. Prudlo

Donald S. Prudlo serves as the Warren Professor of Catholic Studies in the Department of Philosophy & Religion at the Kendall College of Arts & Sciences, The University of Tulsa, where he operates at the intersection of history, theology, and philosophy.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. from the University of Virginia

Dr. Prudlo's research expertise spans medieval religious history, church history, historical theology, hagiography, Thomism, saints and sainthood, and Dominican order studies. His scholarly contributions include multiple books and numerous articles analyzing religious traditions through historical and theological frameworks, with particular emphasis on saintly narratives and medieval ecclesiastical developments.

His academic service includes dedicated teaching and research within Catholic Studies, contributing to the intellectual mission of the Philosophy & Religion department through specialized expertise in historical religious practices.