Who can I talk to?

  • David J. Ard, 1984-
    Professor of Philosophy and Religious Studies
    B.A. St. Patrick's College
    M.A. University of San Francisco (Calif.)
    Ph.D. McMaster University
    Areas of teaching expertise include philosophy of religion and world religions

  • Mary K. Ducey, 1994-
    Professor of Philosophy
    B.A. Maryville College
    M.A. St. Louis University (Mo.)
    Ph.D. The Catholic University of America
    Areas of teaching expertise include Greek philosophy, ethics and critical thinking

  • Joseph R. Givvin, 1981-
    Professor of Philosophy
    B.A. St. Francis College
    M.A. Duquesne University
    Ph.D. St. John's University
    Areas of teaching expertise include philosophy of human nature, ethics, theoretical and applied, Asian philosophy and contemporary philosophy

For information or questions about admission, please visit the admissions Web site or e-mail admission@mtmercy.edu. Have questions about Mount Mercy's applied philosophy major? You can contact Joe Givvin, department chair, at jgivvin@mtmercy.edu.


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