Eric Gregory

Eric Gregory is Professor of Religion and Director of Graduate Studies at Princeton University, where he joined the faculty in 2001 and was promoted to full Professor in 2009. His scholarly work bridges religious ethics, political theology, and public policy, with a focus on democratic citizenship and global justice through Augustinian frameworks.

His educational background includes:

• B.A. from Harvard College
• M.Phil. and Diploma in Theology from University of Oxford (Rhodes Scholar)
• Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Yale University

Gregory's research critically examines the role of religious traditions in political life, exploring themes of love, justice, and pluralism. He investigates how theological concepts like the double love command inform democratic practice and global ethics, while engaging with contemporary crises including pandemics, surveillance, and religious conflict. His methodology integrates historical theology with political philosophy to address modern democratic challenges.

Recent publications demonstrate sustained engagement with political theology across diverse contexts—from just war ethics in security states to pandemic humanitarianism—revealing consistent interdisciplinary analysis of religion's public role. The work spans theological, philosophical, and policy dimensions while maintaining focus on Augustinian ethical frameworks.

Key honors include:

• Princeton’s President’s Award for Distinguished Teaching (2007)
• Rhodes Scholarship
• Fellowships from Harvard’s Safra Center, Notre Dame’s Erasmus Institute, NEH, and NYU’s Tikvah Center

Gregory serves as Former Chair of Princeton’s Humanities Council, sits on the editorial board of the Journal of Religious Ethics, and participates in the University Center for Human Values executive committee. His current book project, The In-Gathering of Strangers, examines global justice through secular and religious lenses while advising graduate students in religion and ethics.