Kevin Dunn

Kevin Dunn is an Associate Professor in the Department of English and an Associate Professor in Religion at Tufts University. He currently serves as Interim Chair of the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora. His work intersects Renaissance literature, religious studies, and postcolonial critique.

Education:

• PhD in Renaissance Studies, Yale University, 1988
• MA, University of Oxford, 1980
• BA, University of Louisville, 1978

Research Interests: Dunn’s scholarship focuses on early modern literature, intersections of religion and colonialism, and diasporic identity formation. His work often critiques Eurocentric literary canons through postcolonial and religious frameworks.

Professional Activities: His administrative roles include leading the Studies in Race, Colonialism, and Diaspora program, reflecting his commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship addressing historical and contemporary racial dynamics.