Studying philosophy at Covenant is a matter of Christian discipleship as we strive
to do the work of philosophy under the Lordship of Christ and in ways that are consistent
with and shaped by our Reformed theological commitments. The faculty and students
form a tight-knit community of truth-seekers who enjoy pursuing questions of great
importance to our existence and flourishing as human beings in ways that we hope will
glorify God and serve to advance the rule of Christ in this world. 我们一起阅读
and interact with the great works of significant philosophers, past and present, and
seek both to discern and appropriate gifts of common grace that are true, good, and
beautiful, and to recognize and reject that which is false and the fruit of sinful
rejection of God's good rule. Students of philosophy at Covenant not only gain knowledge
of philosophical problems and the history of philosophy, but they also develop skills
in careful reading, analyzing texts and arguments, critical thinking, problem solving,
writing, and oral presentation. With the development of these and other skills under
the loving supervision of Christian mentors who are seriously engaged both in the
church and in the academy, and who see all of life as rightfully under the rule of
King Jesus, students who complete the philosophy major at Covenant are prepared for
graduate study in philosophy or professional study (e.g., law school, seminary) if
called to that, and more importantly, they are prepared for life in the church and
society, whatever their particular callings might be. As a grateful disciple of Jesus
Christ who loves Him, His Church, the Scriptures, Reformed theology, and the discipline
of philosophy, it is an inestimable joy and honor to mentor students whom God calls
to Covenant and to the study of philosophy in particular—a privilege for which I am
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Interests / Specialization
Philosophical theology, metaphysics, moral philosophy & theology, human sexuality,
history of analytic philosophy, modern epistemic skepticism
Get to know your professor
Q. If you could compete in an olympic sport, what would it be and why?
A. 100 meter dash (I've always loved to run fast, and I still experience a thrill
when I watch world-class sprinters running the 100!)
Q. 最喜欢的电影?
A. 烈火战车
Q. 最喜欢的食物?
A. 甜土豆
Q. What is one thing that instantly makes your day better?
A. 我妻子的微笑
Q. If you could teach any other major, what would it be?
A. 神学
Q. Personal Interests/Hobbies
A. Playing classical piano, amateur (ham) radio