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.

 

Distinguishing landmarks on Alma’s campus include the Posey Bench near the Hood Building, the Bishop Makarios Memorial Sculpture, the “Momentum” sculpture near the entrance to the Hogan Center, the Spirit Rock behind the Library, the Bahlke Field Gate, the Peace Poles in McIntyre Mall, and the Redman Gate along Superior Street that welcomes campus visitors.

 

Graduate Profile

Dr. Dave Sherwood
Graduation: 1985
Major: Biology and Art

Dave Sherwood was helping his brother pack when he came across an old paper from high school. Written when he was 17, it described what he thought his life would be like in 15 years.

He was shocked to find the paper actually described his current life.

Sherwood works as a doctor in the small mountain community of Ouray, Colo., where he lives with his wife and three children.