Jay Martin

Jay Martin is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame, specializing in Systematic Theology. He holds a Ph.D. from the same institution. His research explores intersections between Catholic systematic theology, psychoanalysis, French and German philosophy, Marxist thought, and science-religion dialogue. Key interests include the Trinity, postmodernism, and emancipatory political theory.

Education

• Ph.D. in Theology, University of Notre Dame

Research Focus

His work bridges theology with critical theory, addressing themes like the compatibility of Christianity with Cartesian philosophy, Marxist critiques of religious alienation, and the role of imagination in theological discourse. Recent publications analyze thinkers such as Cyril O’Regan, Slavoj Žižek, and Alain Badiou’s engagement with seventeenth-century theologian Nicolas Malebranche.

Publications

Recent articles engage with theological aesthetics, psychoanalytic interpretations of religious texts, and the political dimensions of theology. They highlight Martin’s interdisciplinary approach, blending philosophy, theology, and social theory.