2023 Professor of the Year announced

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Congratulations to Professor of Philosophy Patrick McDonald! Named Professor of the Year at the Seattle Pacific’s 2023 Celebration of Service on May 11, Dr. McDonald has been at SPU since 2001.

Dr. McDonald's areas of expertise includes Philosophy of Science, Science and Religion, Philosophy of Religion, and the History of Philosophy (he also teaches Ancient Philosophy, Medieval Philosophy, and Continental Philosophy). He was also named Professor of the Year in 2004.

Undergraduate students from across campus nominate faculty members for this honor during Spring Quarter. Associated Students of Seattle Pacific (ASSP) then selected Dr. McDonald from all the nominees as they considered these criteria:

  • Excellence in teaching
  • Integrative approach to faith and learning
  • Interest and enthusiasm conveyed to graduate students
  • Effectiveness as a mentor in scholarship and professional development

Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2023