Kevin G. Grove

Kevin G. Grove, CSC, is an Associate Professor of Theology at the University of Notre Dame, serving as Director of the Master of Divinity program. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Cambridge and has held post-doctoral roles at L’Institut Catholique in Paris and as a fellow at the Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study. His research focuses on memory, Christology, St. Augustine, and the writings of Basil Moreau, with interdisciplinary engagement in art, liturgy, and social theology.

Education: Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Cambridge. Earlier studies culminated in ordination as a Holy Cross priest at Notre Dame in 2010.

Research emphasizes Augustinian thought, contemporary Christological frameworks, and the intersection of art with theological discourse. Recent work explores prayer’s role in liturgical practices and the ethical dimensions of papal rhetoric on poverty.

Publications highlight his expertise in patristic theology, phenomenological perspectives, and religious art analysis. His 2021 book Augustine on Memory and co-edited volume Art, Desire, and God (2023) exemplify his innovative interdisciplinary approach.

Pastoral roles include serving as assistant faculty chaplain, chaplain to the Master of Divinity program, and pastoral resident for undergraduates in Dunne Hall.