Cunningham's scholarly interests are in the area of systematic theology and culture, Christian spirituality, and the history of Christian spirituality. His most recent book is Thomas Merton and the Monastic Vision (1999). He has edited or written sixteen other books. He is also co-editor of the academic monograph series "Studies in Theology and Spirituality" and serves as an associate editor for a number of scholarly journals. The title of this lecture is, "Galdium Et Spes: Catholicism Confronts Modernity at Vatican II."