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· Dr. William Abshire is the Anna B. Mow Endowed Professor of Philosophy and Religion and Chair of the Department. He holds a master's degree in theology from Bethany Theological Seminary and a Ph.D. in philosophical, systematic, and historical theology, and the philosophy of religion from the University of Virginia. He also has general interests in theology and culture, ethics, comparative religion, and in Christian education. He has participated in seminars on foreign exchange education, specifically in Strasbourg, France. He has spent time in China exploring Buddhism's cross influences with native Chinese religions. He and his family live in Mount Sidney, Virginia, are active in the Church of the Brethren, and in district and regional committees and leadership roles within that denomination.

LINKS TO COURSE SYLLABI THIS ACADEMIC YEAR (2008-2009) (Best viewed as MS-Word Documents) FALL 2008 PHILOSOPHY 320: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS RELIGION 332: REFORMATION THOUGHT RELIGION 350: RELIGIONS OF THE FAR EAST PAST ACADEMIC YEAR (Spring 2008) PHILOSOPHY 320: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS RELIGION 220-02: NEW TESTAMENT RELIGION 220-07 (honors Section): NEW TESTAMENT (Interterm 2008) PHILOSOPHY 335: PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION (Fall 2007) PHILOSOPHY 320: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS RELIGION 220: NEW TESTAMENT RELIGION 340: RELIGIONS OF THE NEAR EAST (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) (Spring 2007) PHILOSOPHY 320: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS RELIGION 333: CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN THOUGHT RELIGION 220: NEW TESTAMENT (Interterm 2007) RELIGION 335:CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON VIOLENCE AND PEACE (Fall 2006) PHILOSOPHY 320: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS RELIGION 332: REFORMATION THOUGHT RELIGION 350: RELIGIONS OF THE FAR EAST A VARIETY OF SYLLABI FROM PAST SEMESTERS: Religion 340: RELIGIONS OF THE NEAR EAST (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam) (Honor Section) PHILOSOPHY 335: PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION RELIGION 420: CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ETHICS PHILOSOPHY 420: POSTMODERNISM

REFERENCE RESOURCES FOR COURSES (Best viewed as MS-Word Documents) · PDP Information for Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors in Philosophy and Religion NEW for 2008-2009 (Examine this very carefully and contact Dean Huffstetler with questions) · "Style Sheet" for Research Papers in Philosophy and Religion · Alexander Mack Memorial Library · Writing Center · Student Academic Resource Center (including tutoring services)

LINKS TO SITES IN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION

PHILOSOPHY: Virtual Encyclopedia of Philosophy and Religion EpistemeLinks (Links to Philosophy Resources on the Internet) Philosophy Audio/Video on the Web Featured Philosophy Video (Humor from Monty Python) Philosophy Blogs

RELIGION: Religion On-Line Various Influential Thinkers Religions and Religious Movements The Christian Theology Page Featured Theology Video from the Web (Biology, Morality, and Theology conference from U.C. Santa Barbara) Religion and Theology Blogs

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last modified: 25 September 2008