Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart is the Jo Rae Wright University Distinguished Professor at Duke University's Divinity School, concurrently holding a Professorship in the Department of English at Trinity College of Arts & Sciences. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Melbourne (1987). His research explores intersections between theology, philosophy, and literature, focusing on contemplative practices, mystical theology, and continental philosophy. Recent works include Contemplation: The Movements of the Soul (2024) and memoir Dark-Land (2024).

• Primary affiliations: Divinity School & Trinity College
• Teaches courses on Augustine, mystical theology, and continental philosophy

Research interests integrate religious phenomenology, aesthetic philosophy, and existential inquiry. His writing bridges medieval mysticism with contemporary postsecular thought, often engaging figures like Jean-Luc Marion and Maurice Blanchot. Recent articles address revelation theology, saturated phenomena, and the ethics of literary imagery.

• Recipient: Jo Rae Wright University Distinguished Professor title (2024–present)

Teaching includes independent studies in critical research (ENGLISH 497/498) and specialized seminars on Augustine's thought and mystical theology. External collaborations include Bloomsbury Publishing and Glasgow University.