Miranda Zapor Cruz is an associate professor of historical theology at Indiana Wesleyan University, teaching courses in systematic theology, ecclesiology, church history, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and American and global Christianity. Her research, writing, and speaking focus on faith and politics, religious nationalism, and theological foundations for justice. She is also a preacher with a deep love for the church and sees her teaching and writing as a ministry in service of the Kingdom of God. Miranda holds a Ph.D. in religion, politics, and society from Baylor University, an M.Div. from Princeton Theological Seminary, and a BA in religion from Whitworth University.  Miranda lives in Indiana with her husband and daughter.