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Education

  • M.Div. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • Ph.D. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
  • B.S.W. East Texas State University

Previous Positions

PositionStartEnd
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Teaching Assistant/Grader, Philosophy/Ethics1983-08-301984-05-30
Jarvis Christian College, Adjunct Instructor, Philosophy/Religion1999-08-302001-05-30
B. H. Carroll Theological Institute, Teaching Fellow, Philosophy2005-08-302012-05-30
Houston Baptist University, Adjunct Instructor2006-08-302010-08-30
Prairie View A&M University, Assistant Professor of Philosophy2007-08-302011-12-20
Houston Community College, Adjunct Instructor of Philosophy2010-08-302011-12-20
Amarillo College Adjunct Professor, Philosophy2012-01-152012-01-27

Courses Taught at Amarillo College

Course IDCourse NameTerm

Other Credentials

Credential
These courses are graduate level philosophy intensive.
These credentials reflect both personal and clinical expertise.
PRCHG 771 Proclamation and Culture applies to PHIL 1301
CNETH 763 Development of Chn Eth Thought applies to PHIL 1301
CNETH 767 Current Ethical Issues applies to PHIL 1301
PHREL 771 Contemporary Philosophical Issues applies to PHIL 1301
PHREL 765 Chn Faith and Modern Mind applies to PHIL 1301
771-431 Introduction to Philosophy of Religion applies to PHIL 1301

Publications, Presentations, Public Works and Awards

COURSES TAUGHT

  • Introduction to Philosophy Through Film, Amarillo College 2012
  • Introduction to Philosophy Through Film, Amarillo College, Hybrid Online 2012
  • Bioethics, Houston Community College 2011
  • Philosophy of Religion, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute, Online 2007-2011
  • Apologetics, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute, Online 2007-2011
  • Introduction to Philosophy, Prairie View A&M University 2008-2011
  • Introduction to Ethics, Prairie View A&M University 2008-2011
  • Symbolic Logic, Houston Community College 2010
  • Philosophy of Law (Jurisprudence), Prairie View A&M University 2008-2010
  • Survey of the Old Testament, Houston Baptist University 2009
  • Christian Doctrine, Houston Baptist University 2008
  • New Testament Survey, Houston Baptist University 2006-2008
  • Christian Ethics, Houston Baptist University 2007
  • Christian Disciplines, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute 2007
  • Pastoral Care, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute 2007
  • Christian Doctrine I, II, and III, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute 2006-2007
  • New Testament Survey I, II, and III, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute 2006-2007
  • Biblical Interpretation, B. H. Carroll Theological Institute 2006
  • Baptist Heritage, B.H. Carroll Theological Institute 2005
  • New Testament Survey, Jarvis Christian College 1999-2001
  • The Bible and Moral Issues, Jarvis Christian College 1999-2001
  • The Bible and Moral Thought, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary  1990

UNIVERSITY COMMITTEES

  • Division Lecture Series Committee, Prairie View A&M University, 2010-2011
  • Division Fund Raising Committee, Prairie View A&M University, 2010-2011
  • Division Curriculum Updates/Proposals Committee, Prairie View A&M University, 2010-2011
  • Faculty Advisor to Prairie View A&M University Young Democrats Organization, 2008-2011
  • Curriculum Revisions Committee, Prairie View A&M University, 2008-2009
  • Ad hoc Faculty Search Committee, Prairie View A&M University, 2008-2009
  • Division Lecture Series Committee, Prairie View A&M University, 2008-2009
  • Research Collaboration Committee, Prairie View A&M University, 2008-2009
  • Curriculum Assessment/Learning Outcomes Committee, Prairie View A&M University, 2007-2011

PUBLICATIONS:

  • "A Christian Ethical Analysis of Healthcare Allocation in the United States in the Thought of Daniel Callahan and Paul Ramsey." Ph.D. diss., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Fort Worth, TX, 1995
  • "Environmental Justice", Peer Reviewed, The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2010
  •  "Platonism and Theism", Peer Reviewed, The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2011
  • Forthcoming: "John Locke", Peer Reviewed, The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2012
  • Forthcoming: "Conservation", Peer Reviewed, The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy, 2012
  • Book Review, The Color of Church by Rodney Woo, Christian Education Journal, 2011
  • Book Review, Theology for the Troubled Believer by Diogenes Allen, Christian Education Journal    2011

PRESENTATIONS

  • Texas Federation of Animal Care Societies,  February 2012

"Animal Welfare vs. Animal Rights: An Examination

  • Texas Community College Teachers Association, March 2012

"The Platonic Notion of Abstract Objects and the Theistic Metaphysical Vision: A Question of Compatibility"

  • Association for the Scientific Study of Religion, March 2012

"The Platonic and Theistic Metaphysical Visions: Towards Compatibility"

  • Sugar Land Methodist Hospital Bioethics Committee, November 2011

"Medical Futility: A Consideration"

  • Sugar Land Methodist Hospital Institutional Ethics Committee, September 2011

"Medical Decision Making in the Medical Context: A Clinical Methodology"

  • Sugar Land Methodist Hospital Institutional Ethics Committee,  May 2011

"Considerations in Case Analysis in the Medical Context"

  • Panel Member, Religious Faith and Medical Ethics, University of TX Health Center, 1994

"Does Religious Faith Matter: Faith and Medical Crises"

  • The American Academy of Religion Regional Meeting,  1988

"Nuclear Eschatology: Popular Dispensational Thought and the Nuclear Dilemma"

CREDENTIALS AND AWARDS
  • T.B. Maston Award in Christian Ethics, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary 1989
  • Ordination to Ministry, 1979
  • Licensed for Ministry, 1975
MEMBERSHIPS AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
  • The American Academy of Religion
  • The Society of Biblical Literature
  • Christian Philosophers Society
  • American Philosophers Association
  • North American Kant Society
  • Texas A&M University Century Club
  • Amarillo A&M Club