Faculty List

S. Brian Stratton, Ph.D.

Chair and Professor of Religious Studies and Philosophy
Joined Alma College Faculty in 2000
Swanson Academic Center 349
(989) 463-7291
Office Hours: M-F 8:30 - 9:20 am and by appointment
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Dr. S. Brian Stratton, born and reared in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky, came to Alma College from Pikeville College (B.A.) and Princeton Theological Seminary (M.Div. and Ph.D.).

His previous teaching positions include Washington University in Saint Louis (Missouri), Lafayette College (Pennsylvania), Eastern Kentucky University, and Pikeville College (Kentucky).

At Alma College, Dr. Stratton holds a joint appointment in the Religious Studies and Philosophy Departments.


Education

  • Ph.D. Princeton Theological Seminary
  • M.Div. Princeton Theological Seminary
  • B.A. Pikeville College

Research Interests

The Relationship between Theology, Philosophy and Natural Science
Philosophy of Religion
Philosophy of Science
Philosophical and Constructive Theology

Selected Book Publications

  • S. Brian Stratton, Ph.D..  Coherence, Consonance, and Conversation: The Interaction of Theology, Philosophy, and Natural Science in the Quest for a Unified World-View.  University Press of America.  2000.

Recent Presentations

  • "Theology and the Relativity of Time: Progress and Problems."  Einstein, God and Time Conference; Ian Ramsey Centre.  The Clarendon Laboratory, Oxford, UK.  Sept. 2005.

 

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David Zerbe

David Zerbe
Departments: Music

Dave Zerbe started playing the drums when he was two years old and hasn’t stopped since.

The director of percussion studies and the bands has taught at Alma College since 1988 and joined the faculty full time in 2004.