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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.

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LINKS TO COURSE SYLLABI THIS ACADEMIC YEAR (2011-2012) SPRING 2012 PHILOSOPHY 320-01: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS RELIGION 220-02: INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT RELIGION 220-04: INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT (Interterm 2012) RELIGION 335: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON VIOLENCE AND PEACE (Fall 2011) PHILOSOPHY 320-01: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS PHILOSOPHY 320-02: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS RELIGION 340-01: RELIGIONS OF THE NEAR EAST PAST ACADEMIC YEAR (Spring 2011) PHILOSOPHY 320-01: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS RELIGION 220-02: INTRODUCTION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT RELIGION 333: CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN THOUGHT (Interterm 2011) RELIGION 335: CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVES ON VIOLENCE AND PEACE (Fall 2010) PHILOSOPHY 320-01: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS PHILOSOPHY 320-02: PROFESSIONAL ETHICS RELIGION 332: REFORMATION THOUGHT A VARIETY OF COURSES FROM PAST SEMESTERS: PDP 200 / 300 PHILOSOPHY 430 / RELIGION 430: SENIOR SEMINAR IN PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION PHILOSOPHY 335: PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION PHILOSOPHY 420: POSTMODERNISM RELIGION 350: RELIGIONS OF THE FAR EAST RELIGION 420: CHRISTIAN SOCIAL ETHICS

REFERENCE RESOURCES FOR COURSES · "Style Sheet" for Research Papers in Philosophy and Religion · Alexander Mack Memorial Library · Writing Center · Student Academic Support 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 Religion and Theology Blogs

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last modified: 8 February 2012