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Dr. Joseph Almeida is a full professor of Classics at Franciscan University of Steubenville, with a joint appointment in the Legal Studies Program and serves as director of the Honors Program in Great Books of Western Civilization. He holds a PhD in Classics from the University of California, Santa Barbara, alongside a JD, two MAs, and a liberal arts education from Thomas Aquinas College. His career blends academia with a small law practice focusing on federal criminal appeals and tax matters. Almeida emphasizes the Socratic method in teaching, inspired by his alma mater, and integrates classical texts with modern interdisciplinary study. His research focuses on classical literature, medieval philosophy, and Catholic social thought. He authored a book on Solon’s political poetry and contributed to encyclopedic entries on Augustine of Hippo and Gregory of Nyssa.
- Education:
- Bachelor’s from Thomas Aquinas College
- MA in English Literature (Middlebury College)
- MA in Classics (Villanova University)
- JD (Villanova University)
- PhD in Classics (UC Santa Barbara)
- Key Roles:
- Director, Great Books Honors Program
- Legal Practitioner (federal appeals, IRS matters)
His teaching philosophy prioritizes critical discussion over lectures, fostering intellectual rigor and spiritual growth. Almeida’s dual career reflects his belief in the practical application of liberal arts education, particularly in law and classical scholarship.
