Chad Pecknold’s New Job

In brief

Chad C. Pecknold is taking a leave of absence from his teaching position at the Catholic University of America to serve as the Principal Director for Cultural Outreach at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

Pecknold, a postliberal theologian, is working within the Department of Homeland Security Office of Public Engagement. While the department did not respond to inquiries regarding the specific duties of the role, Pecknold's LinkedIn profile confirms his current status on leave from the university's School of Theology and Religious Studies.