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Joel Rasmussen is an Associate Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame’s Department of Theology, housed within the College of Arts Letters. Previously, he held positions at the University of Oxford as Professor of Historical and Philosophical Theology in the Faculty of Theology and Religion, Mansfield College Professorial Fellow, and Senior Research Fellow of Campion Hall. His research bridges theology, philosophy, and intellectual history, focusing on the interplay between Christianity, European/American philosophy, and modern literature. He directed the Oxford Centre for Theology and Modern European Thought and co-edited the 11-volume critical edition of Kierkegaard’s Journals and Notebooks (Princeton University Press). His publications span Kierkegaard studies, Hegelianism, Schelling’s philosophy, and modern theological debates.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Theology, Harvard University
Research Interests: Explores intersections between theology and modern European/American thought, with special emphasis on existentialism, post-Kantian idealism, and literary theology. His work analyzes how philosophical traditions inform Christian thought and vice versa, particularly in contexts of modernity and postmodernity.
Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, engaging figures like Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Schelling, and MacIntyre. Recent work critiques modernity through Kierkegaardian lenses while re-examining Aristotelian ethics in contemporary debates.
Grants & Leadership: Directed the Oxford Centre for Theology and Modern European Thought (now the Centre for Philosophical Theology), overseeing interdisciplinary research initiatives. His editorial work on Kierkegaard’s Journals underscores his global influence in theological scholarship.
Professional Affiliations: Served concurrently in multiple roles at Oxford—Theology, Philosophy faculties, and Campion Hall—reflecting his dual expertise in theology and philosophy.
