David Dark (1969-present) is an American author of books on philosophy and Christianity. He is also a lecturer and professor of theology, and teaches at a women’s correctional facility.

Early life and education

Dark was born in 1969. He earned a BA from Middle Tennessee State University. He received his PhD from Vanderbilt University, in 2011.

Career

Dark began his career teaching high school English. He now teaches at the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Belmont University as an associate professor of religion and the arts. Dark also teaches at the Tennessee Prison for Women and formerly taught at the now defunct Charles Bass Correctional Facility.

Dark has written six books, as well as a chapter of the book Radiohead and Philosophy: Fitter, Happier More Deductive. His most notable works include Life's Too Short To Pretend You're Not Religious (2016), The Sacredness of Questioning Everything (2009), and Everyday Apocalypse (2002). Dark has also contributed his writing to outlets like MTV News, Books & Culture, Pitchfork, and The Oxford American, Paste, America Magazine, The Christian Century, and Religion News Service.

Awards and recognition

The Gospel According to America was included in Publishers’ Weekly’s top religious books of 2005.

Appearances

David Dark has spoken at the Festival of Faith and Music at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan several times, including as a workshop speaker in 2003 and 2009, and the keynote speaker at the 2005 and 2007 events.

He also spoke at the UK’s Greenbelt Festival in 2023.

Dark appeared in the 2013 documentary "American Jesus".

Personal life

Dark is married to singer/songwriter Sarah Masen and they live in Nashville, Tennessee with their three children.

Works

Books

Chapters

External links

• GoodReads website,

• America Magazine,

References

External links

• David Dark's Substack

• Dark Interviewed by Ray Waddle

• Coverage in Publishers' Weekly

• Review of