All Worldview 101 instructors are evangelical Christian philosophers who affirm biblical inerrancy. They are all college professors and have a contagious enthusiasm for what they teach. Each camp features two instructors who share teaching duties each day.

Meet the Instructors
Mike Austin

Mike Austin

  • Degree:PhD, University of Colorado

  • Position:Associate Professor of Philosophy
  • Institution:Eastern Kentucky University (Richmond, KY)
Mike has published dozens of articles, reviews and book chapters. His books include Wise Stewards: Philosophical Foundations of Christian Parenting (Kregel) and Running and Philosophy (Wiley-Blackwell). Learn More
Douglas Blount

Douglas Blount

  • Degree:PhD, Notre Dame University

  • Position:Professor of Theological Studies
  • Institution:Dallas Theological Seminary (Dallas, TX)
Doug has published dozens of journal articles, reviews, and book chapters on philosophical and theological issues. He is the managing editor of the Southwestern Journal of Theology. Learn More
Paul Copan

Paul Copan

  • Degree:PhD, Marquette University

  • Position:Professor and Pledger Family Chair of Philosophy and Ehtics
  • Institution:Palm Beach Atlantic University (West Palm Beach, FL)
Dr. Copan has authored or edited over twenty books and published dozens of journal articles, book chapters, and reviews. His books include What is Truth? (InterVarsity) and When God Goes to Starbucks (Baker). Learn More
Steve Cowan

Steve Cowan

  • Degree:PhD, University of Arkansas

  • Position:Professor of Philosophy and Apologetics
  • Institution:Southeastern Bible College (Birmingham, AL)

  • Position:Associate Director
  • Institution:Apologetics Resource Center (Birmingham, AL)
Dr. Cowan has published numerous journal articles and reviews. And his books include Five Views on Apologetics (Zondervan) and (with James Spiegel) The Love of Wisdom: A Christian Introduction to Philosophy (B&H). Learn More
Kevin Diller

Kevin Diller

  • Degree:PhD, St. Andrews University

  • Position:Professor of Philosophy and Religion
  • Institution:Taylor University (Upland, IN)
Dr. Diller was awarded the prestigious Notre Dame fellowship in Philosophy of Religion. His articles have appeared in such journals as Faith and Philosophy and Scottish Journal of Theology. Learn More
Greg Ganssle

Greg Ganssle

  • Degree:PhD, Syracuse University

  • Position:Lecturer in Philosophy
  • Institution:Yale University (New Haven, CT)
Dr. Ganssle has authored dozens of articles, reviews, and book chapters. His books include God and Time: Essays on the Nature of God (Oxford) and Thinking About God: First Steps in Philosophy (InterVarsity). Learn More
Jill Graper-Hernandez

Jill Graper-Hernandez

  • Degree:PhD, Memphis University

  • Position:Assistant Professor of Philosophy
  • Institution:Unversity of Texas at San Antonio
Dr. Graper-Hernandez has published numerous articles and book reviews. She is editor of the book Themes in Ancient and Modern Philosophy (Kendall-Hunt). Learn More
Chad Meister

Chad Meister

  • Degree:PhD, Marquette University

  • Position:Professor of Philosophy
  • Institution:Bethel College (Mishawaka, Indiana)
Dr. Meister has published dozens of journal articles, reviews, and book chapters. His books include Christian Thought: An Historical Introduction (Routledge) and the award-winning God is Great, God is Good: Why Believing in God is Reasonable and Responsible (InterVarsity). Learn More
Brad Seeman

Brad Seeman

  • Degree:PhD, Loyola Unversity

  • Position:Professor of Philosophy and Religion
  • Institution:Taylor University (Upland, IN)
Dr. Seeman has published numerous articles and book reviews, which have appeared in such journals as The International Journal for Philosophy of Religion and Philosophia Christi. Learn More
James Spiegel

James Spiegel

  • Degree:PhD, Michigan State University

  • Position:Professor of Philosophy and Religion
  • Institution:Taylor University (Upland, IN)
Dr. Spiegel has published dozens of journal articles, reviews, and book chapters. His books include The Benefits of Providence (Crossway), The Making of an Atheist (Moody), and the award-winning How to be Good in a World Gone Bad (Kregel). Learn More
John Wingard

John Wingard

  • Degree:PhD, University of Miamai

  • Position:Professor of Philosophy
  • Institution:Covenant College (Lookout Mountain, GA)
Dr. Wingard articles have appeared in such journals as Southwest Philosophy Review, International Journal for Philosophy of Religion, and Philosophia Christi. Learn More