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Michael Peppard is a Professor of Theology at Fordham University, specializing in New Testament, Early Christian Studies, and Religion and Public Life. His scholarship bridges biblical interpretation with contemporary issues like politics and Catholic identity in modern culture.
- PhD in Religious Studies from Yale University
- MAR from Yale Divinity School
- Certificate from Yale Institute of Sacred Music
- BA from University of Notre Dame
Dr. Peppard's research focuses on New Testament Studies (Gospels, Christology, Parables, Rhetoric), Early Christianity (Art, Ritual, Coptic Studies, Roman Religion), and Reception History of the Bible (liturgical and artistic interpretations). His recent work explores intersections between Catholic theology and American public life.
His 2024 book How Catholics Encounter the Bible examines biblical themes in Catholic worship and imagination. Articles from journals like The Journal of Ecclesiastical History and Journal of Early Christian Studies highlight his expertise in early Christian art, ritual contexts, and theological debates.
- Manfred Lautenschläger Award for Theological Promise
- 2018 Eusebius Essay Prize
- 2014 Catherine Mowry LaCugna 'best article' award
