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Dr. Stephen Shumaker is a Professor of Politics in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Dallas. His academic and administrative roles include former dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and director of the Christian Great Books M.A. program, emphasizing interdisciplinary education rooted in classical and biblical traditions.
His research interests lie at the intersection of political philosophy, classical rhetoric, theology, and liberal education. Dr. Shumaker focuses on the works of Aristotle, Plato, Xenophon, Milton, and C.S. Lewis, exploring themes of leadership, virtue, divine authority, and worldview comparison. His scholarship contributes to understanding how classical and scriptural texts inform ethical governance and pedagogy.
The articles reflect a consistent engagement with classical political thought, hermeneutics, and Christian humanism. They span subfields including Aristotelian rhetoric, Socratic rationalism, biblical kingship, Miltonic theology, and C.S. Lewis’s rhetorical strategies, indicating a deep commitment to integrating philosophical inquiry with spiritual and educational leadership.
Dr. Shumaker has led faculty Great Books discussions and developed the Honors Core program, blending academic rigor with leadership and ministry training. He has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards or grants, nor are students or email contacts listed in the provided text.
He is actively involved in directing a unique Christian Great Books M.A. program and continues to shape undergraduate education through curriculum innovation and faculty development initiatives centered on classical texts and worldview analysis.
