Dr. John Rose joined the Morehead-Cain Foundation in 2024 as faculty director for Dialogue and Discourse. In addition to his work with Morehead-Cain, Rose serves as professor of the practice at the School of Civic Life and Leadership at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Rose came to the University from Duke, where he was the associate director of the Civil Discourse Project and an instructor in the Kenan Institute for Ethics. At Duke, he also taught courses in happiness and human flourishing, Christian ethics, conservatism, and political polarization. His research focuses on virtue ethics and Christian theology. His work was profiled in the Wall Street Journal and Duke Magazine.
Rose spearheads the Dialogue and Discourse experience for Morehead-Cain Scholars. The initiative is designed to enhance scholars’ ability to listen, discuss, and engage in contemporary issues. Rose also advises the Food for Thought breakfast and conversation series. The scholar-led series brings a diverse range of thought leaders across fields and industries to engage with scholars. Through these interactions, scholars gain valuable insights and further develop their leadership and critical-thinking abilities.
Rose holds a bachelor’s in religion from Wabash College, a master of theological studies from Duke Divinity School, and a PhD in Theology from Princeton Theological Seminary.