معرفی
Dr. Brian Austin is an Associate Professor and Director of the Philosophy program at Carson-Newman University, where he also serves as Director of the Carson-Newman College Honors Program. He specializes in the philosophy of religion, particularly the intersections of science and religion, and teaches courses in critical thinking, logic, history of philosophy, Christian ethics, and non-Western religious thought. His recent work critiques 'new atheism,' arguing that natural sciences cannot fully ground human values.
Education:
- B.A. in Philosophy, Spanish, and Religion (1982), Samford University
- Master of Divinity (1985), Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
- Ph.D. (1989), Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Research Interests: Dr. Austin explores ethical and theological dimensions of science-religion dialogue, emphasizing how empirical knowledge interacts with moral and spiritual frameworks. His work bridges philosophical analysis with contemporary debates about secularism and the role of religion in modernity.
Labs/Teams: Leads the Carson-Newman Honors Program, designing interdisciplinary curricula such as the course “Humanity and the Cosmos,” which examines existential questions through scientific and philosophical lenses.
