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Thomas M. Landy is a Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at the College of the Holy Cross, where he also serves as Director of the Rev. Michael C. McFarland, S.J. Center for Religion, Ethics and Culture. He has played a pivotal role in advancing the dialogue between faith, culture, and intellectual life in Catholic higher education through leadership in national programs and digital scholarship.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Sociology from Boston University, an M.Div. from Weston School of Theology, an M.A. in International Relations from the University of Chicago, and a B.A. in History from Fairfield University.
Landy's research focuses on the lived experiences of lay Catholics across diverse cultural contexts worldwide. As founder and leader of Catholics & Cultures, he has conducted fieldwork in 30 countries and authored over 250 articles exploring religious practices, identity, and cultural expression within global Catholicism. His work bridges sociology, theology, and cultural studies, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between faith and everyday life.
He has received numerous honors for his service to Catholic higher education, including the ACCU Presidents’ Distinguished Service Award, the Christus Magister Medal, the John Henry Newman Medal, and the upcoming Marianist Award in 2024. These reflect his sustained national impact on faith-based academic communities.
Landy has advised major initiatives such as Collegium, a consortium of 57 Catholic colleges and universities, and the Lilly Vocation Discernment Initiative at Holy Cross. He has also organized the annual Ignatian pilgrimage to Spain and Rome since 2003. His work has been supported through institutional sponsorship and collaborative networks rather than traditional federal research grants.
He has been deeply involved in faculty development, campus programming, and inter-institutional collaboration. Through lectures, conferences, and media engagements—including interviews with the New York Times, Chronicle of Higher Education, and America—he continues to shape discourse on religion, ethics, and education.
