Paul Dyck

Dr. Paul Dyck is a Professor of English at Canadian Mennonite University (CMU), where he has taught since 2000. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, exemplified by his dialogue with colleagues like Kenton Lobe on topics blending classical and modern agrarian poetry. He teaches courses on poetic forms such as the sonnet, exploring its enduring influence across cultures and eras. His research focuses on George Herbert’s poetry and the material history of books, particularly how theological meaning intertwines with physical text design in early modern England. Recent projects include a book analyzing Herbert’s devotional materiality and participation in the Anglican Diocese’s theological education reform. Dyck’s travel to Iran and engagement with Islamic studies reflect his broader curiosity about cultural intersections.

His research spans early modern literature, book history, and religious poetry, with notable contributions to studies of Herbert, Tudor-Stuart drama, and material culture. His work often bridges textual analysis with historical context, as seen in studies of Little Gidding’s manuscript practices and the intersection of rhetoric and power in plays. Dyck’s publications demonstrate a commitment to exploring how form and content shape meaning in both sacred and secular texts.

Outside academia, Dyck contributed to the Anglican Diocese of Rupert’s Land’s theological education reforms, emphasizing ministerial preparation and broad-based theological learning. His travel writings and collaborations highlight a dedication to bridging academic inquiry with communal and global perspectives.