Ryan O'Leary

Ryan O'Leary, Ph.D., is a Lecturer in Religious Studies and Academic Coach at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. A Wisconsin native and UWSP alumnus, he focuses on the intersection of religion, American culture, and political discourse. He also contributes to environmental ethics through philosophical inquiry.

• University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies)
• Syracuse University (MA in Religion)
• University of Iowa (PhD in Religious Studies with a focus on Modern Religious Thought)

His research explores civil religion in American political narratives, particularly post-9/11 identity formation and anti-immigration rhetoric. He also investigates environmental ethics through the lens of the Gaia hypothesis and Biblical themes of grace and belonging.

Ryan O'Leary's publications span topics from the War on Terror's ideological framing to Biblical interpretations of identity. His work connects theological concepts with contemporary socio-political issues, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to religious studies.