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Dr. Vincent Phillip Muñoz is the Tocqueville Professor of Political Science and Concurrent Professor of Law at the University of Notre Dame, where he also serves as Founding Director of the Center for Citizenship & Constitutional Government. His research focuses on constitutional law, American politics, and political philosophy, particularly regarding religious liberty and the American Founding. He holds a B.A. from Claremont McKenna College, M.A. from Boston College, and Ph.D. from Claremont Graduate School.
- Education: B.A. Claremont McKenna College; M.A. Boston College; Ph.D. Claremont Graduate School
His scholarship explores foundational questions about religious freedom, church-state relations, and constitutional interpretation. Key works include God and the Founders: Madison, Washington, and Jefferson (2009) and Religious Liberty and the American Founding (2022). His research has been cited in landmark Supreme Court cases like Fulton v. City of Philadelphia and Esipnoza v. Montana.
He has secured over $20 million in grants/funding for the Center, edited leading constitutional law casebooks, and is a sought-after speaker on topics ranging from Madison's political thought to modern Supreme Court jurisprudence.
- Awards: Hubert Morken Award (2009-2010), NEH Fellowship (2022)
His teaching spans undergraduate and graduate levels, with a focus on fostering critical engagement with constitutional principles. He advises students on historical and legal methodologies, including former advisee Kate Hardiman Rhodes.
Current initiatives include exploring the modern Supreme Court’s reinterpretation of religious establishments and advancing interdisciplinary dialogue on citizenship education through the Center’s programs.
