Richard L. Rubenstein, Ph.D.

Dr. Richard L. Rubenstein is President Emeritus of the University of  Bridgeport. A Distinguished Professor of Religion at the University and a Life Member of the Board of Trustees, Dr. Rubenstein also serves as Director of the University's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. An internationally recognized historian of religion whose writings lie at the root of Holocaust writings, his works have been the subject of more than a dozen doctoral dissertations.   One of his books entitled "The Cunning of History" is currently being translated into French. Professor Rubenstein's writings have also been cited as a key inspiration for the Academy Award winning film Sophie's Choice. Prior to assuming his role as President of the  University of  Bridgeport, Dr. Rubenstein served as Distinguished Professor of Religion at Florida  State  University. Recently  Florida  State  University created the Richard L. Rubenstein Chair for Religious Studies in his honor.