Dr. John Haught

John F. Haught (Ph.D. Catholic University, 1970), is Senior Fellow, Science & Religion, Woodstock Theological Center, Georgetown University.  He was formerly Professor in the Department of Theology at Georgetown University (1970-2005) and Chair (1990-95).  His area of specialization is systematic theology, with a particular interest in issues pertaining to science, cosmology, evolution, ecology, and religion. 

Haught has also authored numerous articles and reviews.  He lectures internationally on many issues related to science and religion. In 2002 he was the winner of the Owen Garrigan Award in Science and Religion, in 2004 the Sophia Award for Theological Excellence, and in 2008 a “Friend of Darwin Award” from the National Center for Science Education. He testified for the plaintiffs in the Harrisburg, PA “Intelligent Design trial” (Kitzmiller et al. vs. Dover Board of Education).  In recognition of his work on theology and science he was awarded the degree of Doctor Honoris Causa by the University of Louvain in 2009. He and his wife Evelyn have two sons and live in Falls Church, Va.