Erik M. Pedersen

Erik M. Pedersen is a PartTime Lecturer in the Department of Philosophy at the University of St. Thomas' College of Arts and Sciences, with additional affiliation to The Saint Paul Seminary. His academic role focuses on philosophical education within theological contexts, reflecting the institution's Catholic intellectual tradition.

His research and teaching interests center on core philosophical disciplines, including:

• Logic, particularly applied to theological reasoning and Thomistic thought
• Epistemology grounded in Aristotelian and Thomist metaphysical realism
• Ethics concerning the human person and moral foundations
• Philosophy of Religion examining rationality of belief and theological implications

Current courses taught include:

• DVPH 510: Logic for Theology
• DVPH 514: Epistemology
• PHIL 110: The Person and the Good

These emphasize analytical skills for theological studies and priestly formation, integrating historical frameworks with contemporary applications.