Stephen A. Strehle

Stephen A. Strehle is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Christopher Newport University, where he has served for forty years with expertise spanning theological scholarship and political philosophy.

His distinguished educational background includes:

• D Theol in Theology from Universität Basel (Switzerland)
• Th D in Systematic Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary
• STM in Systematic Theology from Dallas Theological Seminary
• M Div in Divinity from Columbia University
• BS in Chemical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Professor Strehle's research evolved from Reformation scholarship connecting medieval thought to contemporary theology, now focusing intensely on church/state dynamics where he has published five major books including 'Forces of Secularity in the Modern World'. His interdisciplinary approach bridges historical theology, political theory, and constitutional analysis to examine secularization forces in modern governance.