Gregory D. Jones, Jr., Ph.D. is a Professor in the Theology Department at Duquesne University. He is in the process of publishing a book with McFarland & Company which examines how a play theology of religions navigates the dialogical problems of the interreligious encounter. Greg also published a related article in Religions journal, and contributed a chapter to The World of Final Fantasy VII. He holds a Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Duquesne University, an M.A. in Theology from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism and English from Virginia Tech, and two decades of experience in Broadcasting/Digital Communications, teaching Sunday School, and Youth Ministry. His top research interests involve exploring the theological value and meaning of play experiences, the interplay of religion, media, and popular culture, and interreligious relationality.

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