J.P. Moreland

James Porter Moreland ( born 9th March 1948), better known as J.P. Moreland, is an American philosopher, theologian and Christian apologist - a person concerned with the defence and rational justification of Christianity. He currently serves as a Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University in La Mirada, California,
He specializes in metaphysics - the system of first principles and assumptions underlying an inquiry or philosophical theory, philosophy of mind and Christian philosophy.

Degrees
He received a B.S. in physical chemistry from the University of Missouri.
M.A. in Philosophy from the University of California, Riverside
Th.M in Theology form Dallas Theological Seminary
Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Southern California 1985

For 10 years he served with the Campus Crusade. He planted 2 Campus Crusade works and planted 2 churches

James has spoken on over 200 college campuses and in 100s of churches.

He has authored, edited, or contributed papers to 95 books.
( See ‘Works’ and ‘Amazon’)

James has also published close to 90 articles
He has had his work published in journals such as *Metaphilosophy and American Philosophically Quarterly. *

He regularly contributes articles to Christianity Today, Faith and Philosophy, Philosophia Christi, and Philosophy Phenomenological Research.

James has been a frequent guest on the PBS television series Closer to Truth.
( See sheet on ‘Closer to Truth’)

He is a member of the Board of Advisers for the Center on Cultural and Civil Society (CCCS) at the Independent Institute. The purpose of CCCS is to bring together top scholars in their various fields to produce books, events and media programs for all to use. ( See notes on CCCS)

James has received many awards and honors ( See ‘Awards and honors’}

In 2016 J. P. Moreland was recognized by The Best Schools as being one of the 50 most influential living philosophers. A recognition well deserved.

Sources
Biola University
Discovery Institute
The Independent Institute
TV Episodes/ Closer to Truth
Wikipedia