Diana Pasulka
Professor
Dr. Diana Heath (formerly Walsh Pasulka) is a scholar of religion, technology, and culture, with a focus on the intersection of religion and media technologies. A professor at the University of North Carolina Wilmington in the Department of Philosophy and Religion. she is the author of acclaimed works such as American Cosmic and Encounters, which explore the evolving relationship between religious belief, science, and new religious movements. Her research often draws on historical, philosophical, and metaphysical frameworks to investigate contemporary questions.
Dr. Pasulka collaborates with experts in aerospace and technology in an effort to understand the application of metaphysical theories to scientific paradigms. Her work has inspired discussions on how religious experiences inform scientific progress and societal transformations.
An engaging speaker, Dr. Pasulka has delivered talks for academic, government, and private sector audiences, including the Guggenheim NYC, keynotes at major universities, and popular platforms like the Lex Fridman and the Joe Rogan Podcast. She is also a dedicated educator, teaching courses that explore foundational texts, such as the Bible, in their cultural and historical contexts.
To learn more about her work, visit https://scholars.uncw.edu/display/pasulkad