Grant funds Smart Museum-Divinity School partnership to research religious objects
$2.45 million from Lilly Endowment will support collections research, major symposium and exhibition
David Tracy, influential theologian and beloved UChicago professor, 1939–2025
Towering figure in religious studies remembered as ‘one of the most important theologians of his generation’
Brian Albert Gerrish, renowned theologian and scholar of Reformed thought, 1931–2025
Professor and pastor remembered for inspired lectures and deep commitment to the life of the church
Hans-Josef Klauck, leading scholar of the New Testament and early Christianity, 1946–2025
Professor remembered for his wit, mentorship and ‘extraordinary knowledge’ of ancient literature
Martin E. Marty, ‘most influential interpreter of religion’ in U.S., 1928-2025
UChicago theologian and historian helped shape the field—and public understanding of religion
Paul Mendes-Flohr, preeminent scholar of modern Jewish thought, 1941-2024
UChicago Prof. Emeritus was ‘foundational figure’ in German-Jewish intellectual history
Franklin I. ‘Chris’ Gamwell, religious ethics scholar devoted to justice, 1937-2023
Former Dean of UChicago’s Divinity School known for precise thinking, deep commitment to political participation
Michael Murrin, leading scholar of allegory and ‘dracologist,’ 1938–2021
Scholar remembered for personal kindness, expertise on interpretation of European legends