Philip Alsup

Philip Alsup is a Professor of Education at Maranatha Baptist University and an Adjunct Professor of educational research at Liberty University. He also serves as a principal at a parochial academy in Wisconsin, demonstrating a commitment to both academic research and practical K-12 school administration.

Dr. Alsup's primary research focuses on education in K12 Christian schools, examining how educational practices, environments, and values specific to Christian educational settings impact student learning and development. He has expanded his research to include dual-enrollment programs, investigating how course location affects college persistence and student outcomes.

His research on dual-enrollment programs represents a significant contribution to understanding factors affecting college transition. By applying Student Integration Theory and Psychological Theory, his work has revealed that course location (high school versus community college) significantly impacts college persistence, with students taking courses on college campuses demonstrating higher persistence rates. This finding has important implications for how educational institutions structure dual-enrollment partnerships.

As both a university professor and school principal, Dr. Alsup bridges theoretical educational research with practical application in school settings. This unique position allows him to identify relevant research questions from his administrative experience and to implement research findings directly in educational practice, particularly within Christian school contexts.