About
Gregg TenElshof is a Professor of Philosophy and Scholar in Residence at Biola University's Department of Philosophy. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California, an M.A. from Talbot School of Theology, and a B.A. from Westmont College. His academic work centers on interdisciplinary philosophical inquiry with a focus on ethics, religion, and metaphysics.
TenElshof's research explores Contemporary Epistemology, Philosophy of Religion, Metaphysics, and Ontology. His publications integrate theological perspectives with philosophical analysis, examining topics like virtue ethics, self-deception, comparative religion, and the metaphysics of mind. His 2021 book For Shame re-evaluates shame as a moral emotion within Christian and cultural frameworks.
His articles and books demonstrate recurring engagement with:
- Comparative religious ethics (e.g., Christian-Confucian dialogue)
- Moral psychology (self-deception, shame, virtue formation)
- Metaphysical debates (mind-body dualism, haecceity)
- Epistemological challenges (skepticism, religious diversity)
