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Gregory R. Peterson is a Professor of Philosophy and Religion at South Dakota State University (SDSU), affiliated with the School of American and Global Studies. He holds a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, an M.A. from Luther Seminary, and a Ph.D. from the University of Denver. His academic work bridges philosophy, theology, and cognitive science, with a focus on ethics, political philosophy, virtue theory, and the intersection of religion and science.
Education:
- B.A., University of Minnesota
- M.A., Luther Seminary
- Ph.D., University of Denver
Research interests include moral and political psychology, experimental ethics, democratic virtues, and the cognitive science of religion. His recent work explores empathy’s role in cosmopolitan ethics, humility in community settings, and the implications of virtue theory for modern challenges. He has also authored and edited books on property rights, moral exemplarity, and religion-science dialogue.
His scholarly contributions span interdisciplinary fields, with articles in journals like Zygon: Journal of Religion and Science, Journal of Moral Education, and Philosophy, Theology, and the Sciences. His awards include the J. P. Hendrickson Liberal Arts Faculty Scholar Award (2016) and the College of Arts and Sciences Researcher of the Year Award (2008).
Peterson’s research and teaching emphasize civic virtues, moral exemplarity, and the ethical dimensions of globalization. He has presented at conferences such as the American Academy of Religion and the European Consortium for Political Research, focusing on themes like democratic virtue education and the ethics of refugee acceptance.
