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Paul Benson is a long-time Professor of Humanities at Mountain View College in Dallas, Texas, with adjunct appointments at Amberton University and Northwood University. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of North Texas and a BA from Pacific Lutheran University, and has been dedicated to education since 1965, beginning his career in the Freedom Schools of rural Alabama.
His educational philosophy emphasizes personal connection and engagement, advocating for tutorial-style teaching and active student-professor interaction, even in online environments.
- Professor of Humanities, Mountain View College
- Adjunct Professor, Amberton University
- Adjunct Professor, Northwood University
Dr. Benson's research and teaching interests include Egyptian, Greek-Roman, and Asian mythology, American culture, and homegrown American religious sects. His interdisciplinary approach to humanities education has made him a frequent lecturer and national leader in pedagogy.
Although no publications are listed, his work has been centered on educational innovation and leadership in humanities teaching, particularly through national workshops and curriculum development.
He has received multiple prestigious awards recognizing excellence in teaching and innovation:
- National Humanities Distinguished Educator Award
- National Innovator of the Year
- Western Regional Winner, American Community College Trustees Faculty Award
- National Excellence in Teaching Award
- Outstanding Humanities Educator Award (2005)
- Minnie Piper/Miles Production Teaching Excellence Award (2012)
- Association of Community College Trustees’ Western Region Faculty Award (2012)
Dr. Benson has served as Director of multiple National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Landmarks Workshops, including those on Concord, Massachusetts and Transcendentalism (2006, 2008) and the Thomas Jefferson Workshops at the Library of Congress (2011), demonstrating national recognition and leadership. While no formal advisees are listed, his career reflects deep mentorship and student engagement. There is no mention of specific labs or research teams, but his educational initiatives suggest collaborative work in curriculum design and teacher training.
