Janice Tzuling Chik

Janice Tzuling Chik serves as a Professor at Ave Maria University in Ave Maria, Florida, where her office is located in Henkels 2014B. Student testimonials consistently highlight her exceptional teaching abilities, noting how she instills a deep love of philosophy through clear explanations of complex concepts, lively class discussions, and unwavering encouragement of critical questioning. Students describe her courses as transformative for their thinking and writing skills, with one medical-track student emphasizing its practical value for future professional development.

Her research and pedagogical focus centers on core philosophical disciplines, particularly Metaphysics and Epistemology. She designs courses like Metaphysics to foster analytical rigor through debate-driven learning, emphasizing real-world application of philosophical inquiry. Testimonials reveal her strength in making abstract concepts accessible while maintaining intellectual challenge, creating an environment where students report profound shifts in their cognitive approaches and appreciation for philosophical reasoning.