"Once in a final paper a student wrote that in my class she had learned to think and that because of the class she would never again believe anything without considering the reasons why. To lead students into that kind of life-long commitment to thoughtfulness is why I teach."
Education
B. A., Economics and Religious Studies, University of Virginia; M. A., Policy Sciences and Public Affiars, Duke University; M. Div., Divinity School, Duke University, Ph. D., Religious Ethics, University of Virginia
Fields of Expertise
Christian Social Ethics; Applied Ethics; Political Ethics.
Professional Highlights
In September I will go to Prague to participate in a conversation with European United Methodist leaders about the United Methodist Social Principles.
Personal Highlights
I am married to Jayne Penn Hollar who teaches Home Economics at Madison County High School. Our son Quentin is a junior there. I love the blues, baseball, biking, and gardening.
Recommended Links
Ethics Updates
An excellent website administered by Professor Lawrence Hinman-Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Values Institute at the University of San Diego. Includes information related to ethical theory and a variety of issues. Also a link to cases.
National Bioethics Advisory Commission
The official website of the Federal Governments commission on bioethical issues.
The Christian Theology Page
Excellent starting point for Christian theology on the web.
The SU Honor Code
The Honor Code at SU: know your responsibilites for maintaining academic integrity and the consequences of cheating.
Effective Writing
A definition of what effective writing is developed by the faculty of the school of Arts and Sciences
What is plagiarism?
Know what plagiarism is and don't do it!
VFIC Ethics Initiative at SU
Describes the Ethics Series and Ethics Bowl competition at Shenandoah University
My webpage
My more complete webpage