Michael Krom

Michael Krom, Ph.D., is a Professor of Philosophy at Saint Vincent College, serving as Chair of the Philosophy Department, Director of Benedictine Leadership Studies, and Director of the Faith and Reason Summer Program. He joined the faculty in 2007 after earning his Ph.D. in Philosophy from Emory University and a Master of Arts from Boston College. His research focuses on moral and political philosophy, particularly the intersection of Catholicism and liberalism, and Thomas Aquinas's contributions to ethics, economics, and political theory.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Philosophy, Emory University
• Master of Arts, Boston College

He has authored a book, Justice and Charity: An Introduction to Aquinas's Moral, Economic, and Political Thought, and published articles in journals such as the Journal of Religious Ethics, Hobbes Studies, and Catholic Social Science Review. He has delivered over 40 professional presentations, including invited talks at Belmont Abbey College, Franciscan University of Steubenville, and the University of Dallas.

Dr. Krom actively contributes to his community, serving as a high school ECF instructor at St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Church and as a curriculum coordinator for Christ the Divine Teacher School, aiding its transition to a classical grammar and logic program.