Dr. Michael Peppard is a scholar and teacher whose primary work brings to light the meanings of the New Testament and other Christian materials in their social, political, artistic and ritual contexts. A professor of theology at Fordham University, he received his Ph.D. in religious studies from Yale University, with prior degrees from Yale Divinity School, its Institute of Sacred Music and the University of Notre Dame. He offers commentary on current events at the nexus of religion, politics and culture for venues such as Commonweal, where he is a frequent contributor, as well as The New York Times, The Washington Post, CNN and PBS.