Dr. Mark Cladis

Biography

Mark Cladis is the Brooke Russell Astor Professor of Humanities in the Department of Religious Studies at Brown University, where his work focuses on the intersection of modern Western religious, political, and environmental thought while engaging with poetry, literature, and critical theory. He is particularly interested in environmental justice and Indigenous ecology, with significant influences from W. E. B. Du Bois and Leslie Silko. Cladis' recent book, 'Radical Romanticism: Democracy, Religion, Environmental Imagination,' explores radical aesthetics and storytelling with a focus on social justice and environmental concerns. He also examines the complexities of human experiences regarding war, empire, and oppression. Cladis has been an active member of the Environmental Humanities at Brown and has contributed to the Native American and Indigenous Studies program. His forthcoming works explore themes of place, belonging, and justice, emphasizing racial, Indigenous, queer, and environmental issues. Over his 30 years of academic experience, Cladis has taught over 100 courses across various institutions, including the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Stanford University, often focusing on contemporary critical theory and ecological studies.

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