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Philosophy

Wrestle with the tough questions of life as you build your critical thinking skills, learn about the history of philosophy, and refine your Christian worldview.

You will be challenged to hone your skills in logical argumentation, both deductive and inductive. A focus on the major historical eras in philosophy (Ancient, Medieval, Modern, and Contemporary) will enhance your educational experience.

Our professors provide practical training in deductive logic, metaphysics and epistemology, and critical thinking. The ultimate goal is to train you how to think, not what to think. A critical and systemic questioning of fundamental life questions will encourage you to refine your Christian worldview.

Majors: Develop an understanding of critical thinking skills, logical argumentation, and historical worldview.

Minors: Gain a foundational understanding of life’s questions and how to think critically about global issues.

Concentrations: Learn how philosophy influences our culture and implement critical thinking skills as you pursue your vocational calling.

Fine Arts Scholarship

Fine Arts Scholarship opportunities are available for those interested in pursuing this program. Click here for eligibility and requirement details!

 

 

Faculty

Department Chair

Mark Jenkins, Ph.D.

Department Chair; Professor of Old Testament, Biblical Hebrew, and Archaeology

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, Theology Department, 214B

Full-time Faculty

William Griffin, Ph.D.

Professor of Old Testament and Hebrew

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, Theology Department, 214P

Gary Martindale, Ph.D.

Professor of Biblical Studies

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, Theology Department, 214-P

Chris McGough, M.A.

Associate Professor of Youth Ministries

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, Theology Department, 214H

Dr. Vince Medina, Ph.D.

Professor of Old Testament

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, 214J

Martin Mittelstadt, Ph.D.

Professor of New Testament

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, Theology and Church Ministries Department, 207E

Meghan Musy, Ph.D.

Associate Professor, Director of Competency-Based Theological Education

Darin Poe, Ph.D.

Director, AG Ministry Leaders of Tomorrow Project

Office Location: AGTS, Second Floor, Faculty Suite, Office 205

Danny Sebastian, PhD

Provisional Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Ethics

Jane Williams (PhD candidate/M.Div.)

Assistant Professor of Intercultural Studies, Director of Global Cultures & Compassion, Program Coordinator of Intercultural Studies

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, Theology Department

Adjunct Faculty

Robert A. Berg, Ph.D.

Professor Emeritus

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, 214F

Mark Fabian, M.A.

Executive Director of Online & Graduate Student Services

Michael Jaffe, D.Min.

Professor Emeritus

Office Location: AGTS, 206

Wave Nunnally, Ph.D.

Emeritus Faculty

Office Location: AGTS, 210

Calvin Pincombe, D.Min.

Professor Emeritus

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, 214E

Steve Smallwood, D.Min.

Associate Professor for Church Ministries, Program Coordinator for Church Ministries (online)

Office Location: Trask Academic Building, Theology Department, 214M

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