Jack Wisemore
Professor
Philosophy
- B.A.University of Washington, 1987
- M.Div.Mennonite Brethren Biblical Sem., 1991
- Ph.D. University of St. Andrews, 2001
Courses Taught
- PHIL 2753 Introduction to Philosophy
- PHIL 2763 Ethics
- PHIL 3013 History of Philosophy I
- PHIL 3023 History of Philosophy II
- PHIL 3033 History of Philosophy III
- PHIL 3043 History of Philosophy IV
- PHIL 3703 Epistemology
- THEO 1213 Christian Thought
- THEO 2503 Pentecostal Spirituality
- THEO 5313 Philosophy for Understanding Theology
- RELG 3293 General Apologetics
- RELG 3403 Philosophy of Religion
- RELG 4503 Methods in the Study of World Religions
Some Recent Papers & Reviews
“Atomistic, Organic, and Personal: An Anthropological Ontological Taxonomy.” Eastern Regional Conference, Society of Christian Philosophers, Fordham University, New York, New York, 19 March 2011.
“Is Grad School the Right Fit?” Relevant Magazine College Guide–Graduate, 15-17. Spring 2010.
“Never Get Involved in a Land War in Asia: A Response to Ware and Del Colle” Annual Meeting of the Society for Pentecostal Studies, Eugene Bible College, Eugene, Oregon, 28 March 2009.
Review of Prophecy and Discernment, by R. W. L. Moberly. Pneuma: The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies 29.2 (2007):357-8.
Review of Charismatic Glossolalia: An Empirical-Theological Study, by Mark J. Cartledge. Pneuma: The Journal of the Society for Pentecostal Studies 25.2 (Fall 2003): 335-37.
Doctoral Dissertation
God, Humanity, and the Form of the Personal: The Philosophical Contribution of John Macmurray with Particular Reference to Issues in Contemporary Theology, (Ph.D. diss., St Andrews University, 2001)
Interests
Background
Previous to teaching at Northwest, I served in pastoral ministry to college students: 6 years in a congregation and 3 years as the first full time campus pastor here at Northwest. It was my pastoral experience with college students that led me to pursue my doctoral studies in philosophical theology at St Andrews in Scotland. I am very pleased to be back at Northwest teaching philosophy and theology.
Family
Jennifer and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary this year with a trip to Sydney, Australia. It was marvelous. I have a son and a daughter at home that both keep me on my toes.
Hobbies
I race a one-design 17′ sailboat called a Thistle and enjoy watching my two kids play soccer and lacrosse as well as generally tormenting them with my odd sense of humor.
