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College of Liberal Arts
Department of Philosophy and Religions
Name
Degrees
F ac/St at u sCourse
L evel CIPMatch
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Justification
Faculty Status: F = Full-time; P = Part-time
U = Undergraduate Level
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= CIP match (instructor's relevant degree with course) at 4 digit level
T = Tenured/Tenure Track; N = Non-tenure Track
G = Graduate or Professional Level
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= CIP match at 2 digit level
BARNARD, ROBERT WILLIAM ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY 08/13/2000 PHD in PHILOSOPHY University of Memphis; 12/31/1994 MA in PHILOSOPHY American University; 12/31/1991 BS in PHILOSOPHY American University;
F T
Liba 102 First Year Seminar U Interdiscipli
nary Course
Liba 102 is our Freshmen Seminar course. This course is designed to be place faculty from various disciplines in small classes of freshmen. Topics ar e selected by the instructor, with the requirement that there be substantial wr iting and discussions. Dr. Barnard is an experienced faculty member with over six years of faculty experience. His course evaluations are consistently above average in both overall effectiveness and course difficulty. With his backgro und in Philosophy, he has excellent qualifications for to teach this interdisci plinary course.
Phil 617 Problems of Epistemology G √√
Phil 615 Research G √√
Phil 611 Problems of Metaphysics G √√
Phil 497 Senior Seminar U √√
Phil 490 Directed Readings in Philosophy
U √√
Phil 322 Epistemology U √√
Phil 321 Ethics U √√
Phil 103 Logic: Critical Thinking U √√
Phil 101 Introduction to Philosophy U √√
BECK, GUY LEON CROFT VISITING ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RELIGION
12/22/1989 PHD in RELIGIOUS STUDIES Syracuse University Main Campus; 08/22/1986 MA in MUSIC Syracuse University Main Campus; 08/20/1988 MA in PHILOSOPHY Syracuse University Main Campus;
F N
Rel 320 Hinduism U √
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion U √
Phil 309 Asian Philosophy U √
BOYD, JESSICA MARIE ADJUNCT
INSTRUCTOR IN PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION
05/12/2007 MA in PHILOSOPHY
The University of Mississippi; P N
COZAD, LAURIE A CROFT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 12/01/1999 PHD in DIVINITY University of Chicago; 06/01/1995 MA in DIVINITY University of Chicago; 05/31/1986 MS in INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Georgetown University; 12/31/1983 BA in ENGLISH University of Minnesota-Twin Cities; F T
Rel 497 Capstone Course U √√
Inst 323 Religion, the State and U.S. Foreign Pol
U √√
Phil 615 Research G √ At least 18
hours of graduate work
This professor has a Ph.D. in religion with a specialty in Asian
relig ion. This research course is a course on Asian philosophy. Our courses in A si an philosophy and Asian religions are cross-listed, because there is su ch a clo se overlap between the two.
Rel 490 Directed Readings in Religion
U √√
Rel 322 Chinese Religions U √√
Rel 308 Buddhism U √√
Rel 311 Women & the Goddess in Eastern Religion
U √√
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion U √√
Phil 309 Asian Philosophy U √√
FORREST, S KORI SENIOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TECHNICAL SERVICES STAFF 06/01/2000 PHD in RELIGIOUS STUDIES Harvard University; 08/15/1989 BA in NO MATCH FOR CONVERSION University of Wisconsin-Madison;
P
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion U √√
GUTTING, EDWARD M ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CLASSICS 06/04/2002 PHD in CLASSICS Princeton University; 06/01/1999 MA in CLASSICS Princeton University;
F T
Phil 310 Socrates & Sophistry U √√
HARRINGTON, MICHAEL L PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 12/12/1972 PHD in PHILOSOPHY Emory University; 12/31/1969 MA in PHILOSOPHY Emory University; 06/05/1966 BA in PHILOSOPHY Davidson College;
P T
Phil 351 Philosophy of Religion U √√
Phil 302 History of Philosophy II U √√
Phil 301 History of Philosophy I U √√
Phil 101 Introduction to Philosophy U √√
Phil 353 Philosophy of War U √√
Phil 357 Business Ethics U √√
Rel 312 The New Testament & Early Christianity
U √ Other This professor has a Ph.D. in philosophy with a specialty in philosophy of religion.
He has spent 25 years studying Biblical scholarship and is a me m b er of the American Academy of Religion. He has acquired th expertise nec ess ary to teach this course.
JOHNSON, WILLA ELAINE MATHIS ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RELIGION 05/01/1999 PHD in RELIGIOUS STUDIES Vanderbilt University; 05/12/1995 MA in RELIGIOUS STUDIES Vanderbilt University; 05/01/1989 MA in BIBLICAL & HISTORICAL STUDIES Boston University; 05/01/1986 BS in MANAGEMENT Kean College of New Jersey;
F T
Rel 350 Judaism U √√
Rel 395 Topics in Religious Studies U √√
Rel 366 Women of the Judeo-Christian Bible
U √√
Liba 102 First Year Seminar U Interdiscipli
nary Course
Liba 102 is our Freshmen Seminar course. This course is designed to be t aught by faculty from various disciplines in small classes of freshmen. Topics are selected by the instructor, with the requirement that there be substantial writing and
discussions. Dr. Johnson is an experienced faculty member. She tea ches topics in this course consistent with her expertise.
Rel 399 Topics in Religion Abroad U √√
Rel 310 The Old Testament & Early Judaism
U √√
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion U √√
LAWHEAD, WILLIAM F CHAIR & PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION
12/24/1977 PHD in PHILOSOPHY University of Texas at Austin; 12/31/1966 BA in PHILOSOPHY Wheaton College;
F T
Phil 519 Philosophy of Language G/
UG √√ Phil 518 Contemp Theories:
Philosophy of Religion G/ UG √√ Phil 615 Research G √√ Phil 616 Research G √√
Liba 102 First Year Seminar U Interdiscipli
nary Course
This is a freshman writing course taught by faculty from many discipline s. The topic of this particular section is ethical theory, w hi ch t he p ro fe ss or is qualified to teach.
Phil 103 Logic: Critical Thinking U √√
Rel 497 Capstone Course U √ Other As chair of the department, this course is credited to Dr. Lawhead until a student
decides on his or her topic. At that point, the course will b e re as signed to the relevant person on the religion faculty.
Phil 490 Directed Readings in Philosophy
U √√
Phil 399 Topics in Philosophy Abroad
U √√
Phil 318 Existentialism U √√
MANSON, NEIL A ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY
08/01/1998 PHD in PHILOSOPHY Syracuse University Main Campus; 08/01/1998 MA in PHILOSOPHY Syracuse University Main Campus; 05/01/1989 BA in PHILOSOPHY and ENGLISH University of Maryland-College Park;
F T
Phil 508 Symbolic Logic G/
UG √√ Phil 490 Directed Readings in
Philosophy
U √√
Phil 351 Philosophy of Religion U √√
Phil 345 Environmental Ethics U √√
Phil 326 Bioethics U √√
Phil 103 Logic: Critical Thinking U √√
Phil 101 Introduction to Philosophy U √√
Phil 520 Problems in Environmental G/ √√
Ethics
Phil 613 Problems in the Philosophy UG
G √√
of Religion
Phil 697 Thesis G √√
Phil 616 Research G √√
Phil 319 Symbolic Logic U √√
Hon 102 Freshman Honors II U At least 18
hours of graduate work
Dr. Manson has a PhD in Philosophy. Hon 102 is an interdisciplinary cou rse for students in our Honors College. The course uses readings on topics whic h are relevant to the professor's Ph.D. in philosophy.
Hon 101 Freshman Honors I U Other This is an interdisciplinary course. The course uses readings on topics which are
MOSES, SARAH M INSTRUCTOR IN RELIGION
06/06/2002 MDV in DIVINITY ; 06/01/1996 BA in POLITICAL SCIENCE and RELIGIOUS STUDIES ;
F N
Liba 102 First Year Seminar U Interdiscipli
nary Course
relevant to the professor's Ph.D. in philosophy.
Liba 102 is an interdisciplinary Freshmen Seminar course, the purpose of which is to have a small group of students with a faculty member. The course i s expected to have a substantial writing and discussion component. The instruct or chooses the topic based on his or her expertise and the instructor is select ed by the Director of the Liba Program. Ms. Moses has a masters degree in theol ogy and is qualified to teach the topic she will be covering in this freshmen l evel course.
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion Rel 101 Introduction to Religion
U √√
U Other This instructor has a graduate degree in theological studies. She has a n education
that is relevant to teaching the material in Introduction to Re li gi on.
RUSSELL, CHAD WOODSON ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR IN PHILOSOPHY 05/10/1996 MA in PHILOSOPHY University of Miami; P N
Phil 103 Logic: Critical Thinking U √√
Phil 101 Introduction to Philosophy U √√
SHEPARD, NOLAN E DIRECTOR EMERITUS OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION 12/31/1970 PHD in STUDENT PERSONNEL The University of Mississippi; 12/31/1960 MA in SPEECH COMMUNICATION The University of Mississippi; 08/01/1951 BA in THEOLOGY Southern Baptist Theological Seminary;
P N
Rel 312 The New Testament & Early Christianity
U Other This professor has 40 years of teaching courses in religion. He has don e extensive
research and preparation in this area.
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion U Other This professor has 40 years of teaching courses in religion. He has don e extensive
research and preparation in this area.
SKULTETY, STEVEN C ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY 06/16/2006 PHD in PHILOSOPHY Northwestern University; F T Phil 697 Thesis G √√ Phil 615 Research Phil 607 Major Western
G G
√√ √√ Philosophers
Phil 490 Directed Readings in U √√
Philosophy
Phil 311 Plato U √√
Phil 301 History of Philosophy I Phil 101 Introduction to Philosophy
U U √√ √√ THOMAS, RONALD B JR ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR IN RELIGION 07/22/2006 PHD in DIVINITY Cambridge University; 05/16/1988 MDV in THEOLOGY Emory University; 05/12/1984 BA in PHILOSOPHY and PSYCHOLOGY University of Memphis;
P N
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion U At least 18
hours of graduate work
With a PH.D. in Divinity from Cambridge University, this professor has m ore than enough qualifications to teach a 100 level Introduction to Religion co urse.
Rel 371 Christianity U At least 18
hours of graduate work
With a PH.D. in Divinity from Cambridge University, this professor has q ualifications to teach an undergraduate course on Christianity.
THURLKILL, MARY F ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF RELIGION
05/01/1997 PHD in RELIGIOUS STUDIES Indiana University-Bloomington; 05/01/1992 MA in HISTORY University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; 05/01/1992 BA in HISTORY University of Arkansas-Fayetteville; 05/01/1989 ASSOCIATE in GENERAL STUDIES Southern Arkansas University El Dorado B;
F T
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion Rel 490 Directed Readings in
U U
√√ √√ Religion
Hon 102 Freshman Honors II U √√ Other;
Interdiscipli nary Course
This is an interdisciplinary course with topics aimed at exploring conce pts of "nature" and "the cosmos" taken by Honors College students in their fre shmen year. Faculty who are experienced and considered to be excellent teachers are selected by me (Dean of the SMB Honors College) and the Associate Dean to t each these courses. Dr.Thurlkill has been a faculty member at the Philosophy and Religion Department for 5 years and is well qualified to teach a section of HON 102, in which she typically considers topics in the Religion dealing with "nature and the cosmos."
Rel 366 Women of the Judeo- U √√
Christian Bible
Rel 323 Islam U √√
Rel 324 Abrahamic Traditions U √√
Rel 326 Saints and Sexuality U √√
Rel 497 Capstone Course U √√
Rel 371 Christianity U √√
Rel 385 Western Mysticism Rel 395 Topics in Religious Studies
U U
√√ √√
WEIMER, RYAN BOWIE
11/01/2005 MDV in THEOLOGY Harvard University; 05/12/2001 MDV
in DIVINITY Gordon-Conwell F
Rel 101 Introduction to Religion U √√
WESTMORELAND, ROBERT B ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND Theological Seminary; 08/10/1987 PHD in PHILOSOPHY University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill; 12/30/1981 MA in PHILOSOPHY University of North Carolina-Chapel
F T
Phil 101 Introduction to Philosophy U √
Phil 103 Logic: Critical Thinking U √
Phil 321 Ethics U √
Phil 328 Biomedical Ethics U √
Phil 331 Political Philosophy U √
Phil 350 Philosophy of Law U √
Phil 616 Research
Phil 650 Problems of Philosophy of G G
√ √ Law